The morons who wrote all the OPM return to office memos (which were poorly written and riddled with errors) forgot to remove the Metadata with their Word/PDF documents. The authors are with Project 2025.
https://www.404media.co/opm-memos-to-fe ... -metadata/
It's absolute chaos right now within the federal workforce.
Living under Trump 2
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Emir of Schmoe
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That doesn't mean they don't use illegal immigrants for labor. If you've ever seen strawberry, gourds or any other low-lying fruit/vegetable being picked you will see close to 100% are immigrants (legal or other). The migrant working days before Cesar Chavez have changed dramatically. There are laws in place that allow 'illegal migrants' to work in the US - The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These laws protect migrant workers regardless of their immigration status.SWIM wrote: Sun Jan 26, 2025 7:29 pmMost farms nowadays are ran by large companies who I highly doubt are concerned by the possible lack of available labor. I’d anything they are probably salivating at the opportunity to demand more government subsidies WHILE raising the prices of crops.
Trump is all over the place. Surely deporting cheap labor won’t keep costs low. And the companies that run these farms are OK with that.
Also, the food processors that I've been to rely primarily on immigrant labor. And not just in California. I had a client in East BF Wisconsin with a labor force 90% Hispanic. Yeah, the middle of nowhere Wisconsin had a huge Hispanic population to work at the 2 sausage plants. A client I had in Inglewood, CA (national brand sold in groceries & Costco) contracted all of their labor - except for supervisors - through a local agency. They were all Hispanic. I'm not implying any of the employees were illegal but I'm willing to bet some were.
Anyone who thinks these jobs will be filled by US citizens is fucking crazy. Ever been inside a poultry processing facility? Or a pig slaughterhouse? The stench is something that stays with you for days.
We can't get HS kids to wash dishes for $15/hr in a great environment.
Trump Freezes All Federal Aid Programs, Poor Southern States to Feel the Biggest Impact
On Monday, President Donald Trump took a major step by issuing a memo that freezes all federal grants, loans, and financial assistance programs. This move could drastically affect essential services across the country, including early childhood education, food and rent assistance, and support for nonprofits. However, it’s the poor southern states—many of which are heavily reliant on these programs—that will likely feel the most severe consequences.
Importantly, the freeze does not apply to Social Security or Medicare payments, nor does it affect assistance that goes directly to individuals. However, programs like food assistance, housing help, and funding for early childhood education will be put on hold.
Democrats, however, are sounding the alarm about the consequences of Trump’s freeze, warning it could harm millions of Americans who rely on these programs, especially in poorer states. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized the move, calling it a “huge mistake.” He argued that these grants help people in both red and blue states, supporting families and communities. He warned that suspending the funding could lead to missed paychecks, unpaid rent, and the shutdown of essential services in everything from universities to charities.
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On Monday, President Donald Trump took a major step by issuing a memo that freezes all federal grants, loans, and financial assistance programs. This move could drastically affect essential services across the country, including early childhood education, food and rent assistance, and support for nonprofits. However, it’s the poor southern states—many of which are heavily reliant on these programs—that will likely feel the most severe consequences.
Importantly, the freeze does not apply to Social Security or Medicare payments, nor does it affect assistance that goes directly to individuals. However, programs like food assistance, housing help, and funding for early childhood education will be put on hold.
Democrats, however, are sounding the alarm about the consequences of Trump’s freeze, warning it could harm millions of Americans who rely on these programs, especially in poorer states. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized the move, calling it a “huge mistake.” He argued that these grants help people in both red and blue states, supporting families and communities. He warned that suspending the funding could lead to missed paychecks, unpaid rent, and the shutdown of essential services in everything from universities to charities.
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88Commanders00
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Well since gop wants to change labor laws for young kids to work in factories/processing plants, etc. labor shortage solved. They will reduce schooling to half a day, with only basic subjects and the kids then have to work half a day.Emir of Schmoe wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:32 amThat doesn't mean they don't use illegal immigrants for labor. If you've ever seen strawberry, gourds or any other low-lying fruit/vegetable being picked you will see close to 100% are immigrants (legal or other). The migrant working days before Cesar Chavez have changed dramatically. There are laws in place that allow 'illegal migrants' to work in the US - The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These laws protect migrant workers regardless of their immigration status.SWIM wrote: Sun Jan 26, 2025 7:29 pmMost farms nowadays are ran by large companies who I highly doubt are concerned by the possible lack of available labor. I’d anything they are probably salivating at the opportunity to demand more government subsidies WHILE raising the prices of crops.
Trump is all over the place. Surely deporting cheap labor won’t keep costs low. And the companies that run these farms are OK with that.
Also, the food processors that I've been to rely primarily on immigrant labor. And not just in California. I had a client in East BF Wisconsin with a labor force 90% Hispanic. Yeah, the middle of nowhere Wisconsin had a huge Hispanic population to work at the 2 sausage plants. A client I had in Inglewood, CA (national brand sold in groceries & Costco) contracted all of their labor - except for supervisors - through a local agency. They were all Hispanic. I'm not implying any of the employees were illegal but I'm willing to bet some were.
Anyone who thinks these jobs will be filled by US citizens is fucking crazy. Ever been inside a poultry processing facility? Or a pig slaughterhouse? The stench is something that stays with you for days.
We can't get HS kids to wash dishes for $15/hr in a great environment.
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SWIM
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Yea, but they will just use the labor crisis as an excuse to obtain more subsidies and raise prices.Emir of Schmoe wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:32 amThat doesn't mean they don't use illegal immigrants for labor.SWIM wrote: Sun Jan 26, 2025 7:29 pmMost farms nowadays are ran by large companies who I highly doubt are concerned by the possible lack of available labor. I’d anything they are probably salivating at the opportunity to demand more government subsidies WHILE raising the prices of crops.
Trump is all over the place. Surely deporting cheap labor won’t keep costs low. And the companies that run these farms are OK with that.
National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation canceled grant panels today. Things that are currently funded (normally 3 years of funding) are ok. These are panels that would have made decisions about future funding.
These include things like clinical trials for new drugs which are often supported by NIH funding.
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/28/ ... to-oregon/
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/gov ... -trump-eos
These include things like clinical trials for new drugs which are often supported by NIH funding.
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/28/ ... to-oregon/
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/gov ... -trump-eos
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