Local Voices Concerned as Federal Civil Service Faces Cuts
Eric Engle: Government workers, unions in jeopardy (Opinion)
Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, June 10, 2025
In an alarming move, the Trump administration is making strides to dismantle federal civil service protections, affecting workers across the nation, including those in Charles Town and Ranson who serve their communities through various federal roles. Collective bargaining rights are being stripped from a significant portion of the federal workforce under a controversial executive order, sparking challenges from unions like the National Treasury Employees Union. In addition, key administrative bodies that protect worker rights are being undermined, eliminating avenues for addressing disputes outside of court. Local employees, educators, and families are particularly vulnerable as proposed changes threaten to reclassify many as at-will employees, stripping them of essential civil service protections, a situation echoed by locals expressing their concerns in community forums and town meetings, as reported by the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
