We need to support federal workers The Linn Benton Neighborhood Leader Team sent out following message in a Jan. 29 email:.
Shortly after the election we talked about how there would be a moment when they come for one of us, they come for all of us. This is that moment. We need to support federal workers. Federal civil servants are scrambling to keep critical programs running in the wake of the chaotic freeze/then freeze of the freeze/and now recission of the freeze (what’s next?) on federal grants and loans. They’ve also all received a “no-questions-asked” number to call to turn in their colleagues who are committing the cardinal sins of working on equity or green energy issues. And now they are reckoning with the Hobson’s Choice of leaving their jobs now, with a so-called “buy out”, or staying on to do the people’s work and potentially being fired. They have been given just over a week to make this monumental decision. This hurts all of us. Here are just a few ways each of us and our neighbors rely on federal employees:
Reach out: Many of us know people who work for the federal government, and people whose work is funded by the federal government. Reach out. Offer support. Offer an understanding ear. Ask how you can help. Write a letter to the editor of the Democrat Herald – Gazette Times. Voice your support for federal workers and the federal grant programs many of them administer. Educate readers about one or two ways they are personally being impacted. Specifically ask how Shelly Boshart Davis and Jaimie Cate plan to protect ranchers, farmers, small businesses, wildland fire fighters, veterans, seniors, etc. from Trump’s reckless and senseless attacks on the federal workers and funding we all pay for and depend on. Call your representatives: Voice your unwavering support for them standing up for our American values in every way possible. Share your concerns with your state and federal representatives. Ask them how they are going to support federal workers to keep these vital services in place and functioning. Continue networking: As we all know, the purpose of these cruel and chaotic actions are to make us give up. Supporting and encouraging each other (including to take a break when needed!) will keep us all strong. Let’s show these would-be emperors how true patriots act! Thanks to you all, and see you on Feb. 9 at the next Neighborhood Leader Zoom meeting. — Carrie, Steve, Linda, Mark, Carol, Brenda, Susan & Nancy Linn Benton Neighborhood Leader Team |
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