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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is undergoing significant workforce reductions, with approximately 1,300 probationary employees set to be terminated under the Trump administration’s new policy targeting provisional staff members.
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CDC leadership received verbal notification of this decision during a Friday morning meeting with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, according to a federal official who attended the meeting and spoke to The Associated Press anonymously, as they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter.
The affected employees will reportedly receive a month of paid administrative leave, though the timeline for individual notifications remains unclear.
The Atlanta-based CDC, operating with a substantial $9.2 billion core budget, maintains its crucial role in safeguarding Americans from health threats and disease outbreaks. Prior to these reductions, the organization employed roughly 13,000 people, including more than 2,000 staff members working internationally.
The agency has long maintained its reputation as a worldwide authority on disease control, housing some of the globe’s leading health experts. Its workforce is predominantly composed of highly educated professionals, with 60% holding advanced degrees. The majority of CDC employees operate without union representation.
The probationary status extends beyond just new hires, affecting veteran employees who have recently transitioned into new management positions as well.
