Legalectric

When you click on this, compare the url with the headline, “Fired” v. “Dismissed.” Fired seems most accurate:

Fired Nuclear Bomb Specialists Recalled by Energy Department

They’re trying to round up those employees, but get real, who would want to come back to work in those circumstances? Get a grip. From the article:

The agency’s quick reversal was announced Friday in an all-staff meeting. The NNSA is seeking to recall the workers because they deal with sensitive national security secrets, according to the people, who weren’t authorized to talk about the matter, which is not public.

Those cuts are especially concerning because the positions typically require high-level security clearances and training that can take 18 months or longer, said Jill Hruby, who served as the NNSA administrator during the Biden administration.

“These people are likely never going to come back and work for the government,” Hruby said in a phone interview. “We’ve had a very active program requiring an increase to our staff so the indiscriminate layoffs of people will be really difficult for the coming years.”

And as if that isn’t bad enough, more nuclear news:

Fed workers in Tri-Cities lose jobs in 1st round of federal layoffs. Nuclear site impacted

Haphazardness of federal layoffs causes concern with Sen. Murray, Public Power Council

And from that article:

“This administration is sending (Elon) Musk into agencies he knows nothing about, randomly telling people they’ve lost their jobs,” Murray claimed. “This will impact the safety and security of people across our country.”

Firings were ‘indiscriminate,’ says Sen. Patty Murray

Murray called the layoffs “indiscriminate,” saying that none were based on competence or performance.

“We are losing some of our best and brightest researchers, scientists, and cybersecurity experts,” the senator added. “This is not how you ensure your country’s security.”