Fed Up with Firings

Protecting Georgia's Federal Workforce

Federal Workforce Crisis

The CDC has lost nearly 10% of its workforce, not including independent contractors, restricting our nation's preparedness for future health crises. Reduced staffing will slow research, delay disease response rates, and endanger the lives of your constituents, as well as millions across the nation.

Georgia is Deeply Affected

Georgia is home to approximately 113,000 federal employees. About 80K are non-military with nearly 40% of those concentrated in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The mass terminations have severely disrupted essential government services, affecting healthcare, military operations, national parks, social security benefits, and economic stability.

These Firings Affect All Georgians: Take Action Now!

SSA

Social Security Administration

  • Delays in retirement and disability payments have left seniors and disabled Georgians without financial support
  • Increased errors in benefits processing mean more overpayments and underpayments
  • Longer wait times for assistance at local SSA offices
VA

Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Longer wait times for medical care at VA hospitals
  • Delays in processing disability claims and pension applications
  • Reduced mental health services, especially for PTSD treatment at Fort Benning and Robins Air Force Base
IRS

Internal Revenue Service

  • Delays in tax refunds, particularly for lower-income households that rely on tax credits
  • A backlog of audits and investigations, increasing tax fraud risks
  • Fewer IRS agents available for customer service, making it harder for Georgians to resolve tax issues
NPS

National Parks and Environment

  • Reduced maintenance at national parks, including the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Cumberland Island
  • Fewer ranger-led programs, limiting environmental education and conservation efforts
  • Weakened enforcement of federal environmental laws, impacting air and water quality protections
GA

Economic Impact on Georgia

  • Thousands of federal workers have lost jobs, leading to higher unemployment
  • Reduced government contracts have forced layoffs in private-sector companies
  • The housing market has slowed, especially in Atlanta, Columbus, and Augusta, where many federal workers live

Contact Your Representatives

Tell your elected officials to protect Georgia's federal workforce. Your voice can make a difference!

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Talking Points for Your Call or Email:

  • Federal workforce cuts have disrupted essential services in Georgia
  • The CDC, based in Atlanta, has lost critical staff needed for public health preparedness
  • Nearly 80,000 Georgia families depend on federal employment
  • Request specific actions to address workforce stability and service restoration