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Resources

This page gathers resources that may support federal employees affected by workforce changes, including layoffs, reductions in force (RIFs), resignations, and other transitions. It includes legal and employment resources, storytelling and research projects documenting federal workforce experiences, and news sources tracking policy and workforce developments. We will continue updating this list as we learn about new resources that may be helpful to members of the community.

Research & Storytelling Projects Documenting Federal Workforce Experiences

  • State of the CDC Workforce Study—A survey of people working at CDC on Inauguration Day 2025 who have since left or remained. The study examines agency changes—including RIFs, resignations, new leadership, and the Roybal shooting—and their effects on workers’ experiences, well-being, and solidarity with coworkers. Start the survey: https://redcap.link/cdc. For questions, contact Candice Johnson at candice@msu.edu or visit https://epibio.msu.edu/research/cdc-workforce.

  • CDC Employee and Contractor Oral History Project—An oral history project preserving personal narratives and institutional knowledge from CDC employees and contractors, expected to launch spring 2026. Contact Mary Hilpertshauser via secure email: CECOHP@proton.me

  • Storytellers Directory—A directory of groups collecting stories from Federal employees, tracking RIFs, snd preserving data

  • Union of Concerned Scientists—www.ucs.org. Collecting short stories from scientists whose work was delayed, scaled back, or lost altogether—and how that loss affects the public good.

  • Fired Feds—fired-feds.com. A storytelling and advocacy project documenting the experiences of federal employees removed from public service

Legal & Employment Rights for Federal Workers

  • Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)—www.mspb.gov. For appeals of wrongful termination

  • Office of Special Counsel (OSC)—www.osc.gov. For whistleblower protections and prohibited personnel practices

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—www.eeoc.gov. For cases involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation

  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)—www.afge.org. For union support and advocacy. Georgia chapter: afge2883ga.org (providing professional union representation, workplace advocacy, and comprehensive member services to over 2,000 CDC federal employees nationwide)

  • National Association of Federal Workers and Retirees, Georgia chapter—https://georgianarfe.wixsite.com/ganarfe (dedicated to preserving and improving the health care and retirement benefits of federal workers and retirees)

  • Information for Fired Probationary Employees—www.civilservicestrong.org. For probationary employee rights and news

News & Updates on Federal Workforce Changes

Additional Community Support Resources

  • Fired But Fighting—https://firedbutfighting.org/. A coalition of fired HHS employees; includes events, volunteer opportunities, and resources.

  • CDC Mutual Aid Network—www.cdcresourceportal.org. An independent, grassroots initiative sharing resources and financial assistance to colleagues impacted by Reductions in Force (RIFs), contract terminations, and furloughs.

  • Resources Hub from Partnership for Public Service—https://fedsupport.org/