Public Worker Attack Response Resources
Federal Freeze Background
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The White House budget office ordered a freeze on all federal grants and loans, effective Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. ET. A federal judge issued an administrative stay, temporarily halting the freeze order until Monday, Feb.3.
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On Wednesday, Jan. 29, The White House rescinded the memo, but clarified the Executive Orders calling for the funding freeze are still in effect.
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Multiple injunctions have been filed, and we suspect the freeze will hold.
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These actions were intended to create chaos. We anticipate the attacks on public workers will continue throughout the next four years.
Impact on Minnesota State Employees
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A funding freeze would put trillions of dollars in federal spending on hold, disrupting public programs that serve millions of Americans.
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Minnesotans pay our federal taxes under the promise that we will receive the benefits of federal programming in return. Minnesota receives $40 billion in federal funds per biennium, and the immediate impact on state agency operations, including funding for state positions, is still unclear.
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President Trump has also reinstated Schedule F, a move that could strip civil service protections from tens of thousands of federal workers, making them vulnerable to political interference and termination.
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MAPE’s Legislative Team is closely monitoring legislative responses to this action at both the state and federal levels.
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Governor Walz has publicly stated his commitment to blocking similar actions at the state level, reinforcing Minnesota’s pro-labor stance.
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No layoffs have occurred. We need everyone's help to fight back against the freeze on federal spending.
Actions for MAPE members
Ensure your department’s seniority roster is accurate. If it is not, contact your business agent. Rosters are typically hosted on agency intranets.
Notify MAPE of any formal layoff or informal work impact notice using this form.
Share your impact – we need stories to tell and those are best told using real people to connect to the services we provide. Submit yours using this form.
Attend a special local meeting – this should be scheduled by Feb. 7 in your local.
Join us on Feb. 18 at the Fund our Futures rally at the Capitol.
Contact your legislators - template below.
Register for Lobby Day.
Sign up to be a member today. Ask your colleagues to join.
Contact your Regional Steward Director, Director or business agent with questions or concerns. (Don't know your Local, look it up here)
Use our suggested social media content or create your own and post on your social media about the work you do and the effects of attacks on public servants.
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