Good morning from Albany, New York! Federal workers and community members are getting ready to share their stories about how DOGE cuts are impacting their families, their jobs, and their lives. Tune in!
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“We’re here because we know it’s not just an attack on our jobs - it’s a coordinated attack on the backbone of our country… We make the government work for ordinary people- and that scares them. This administration is choosing cruelty over duty.”
Zakiya Rhymer of @afscme.bsky.social, who works in mental health services:
“I work to ensure that our states most vulnerable people have safety, emotional security, structure and trust… Even with existing funding we struggle to recruit. Cuts to Medicaid will mean more strain on the system.”
“At Albany med, 70% of our patients rely on Medicare. Our organization relies on federal research funding as well as Medicare funds to provide excellence in care. Any government cuts will impact staffing levels that are already unacceptable.”
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“When this building was being planned unions bought five dollar shares in a dream for a better future for workers.”
We’ll keep fighting for a better future for all workers!
“You’ve been under attack by this person we call President since day one.“
“We’re here because we know it’s not just an attack on our jobs - it’s a coordinated attack on the backbone of our country… We make the government work for ordinary people- and that scares them. This administration is choosing cruelty over duty.”
“I work to ensure that our states most vulnerable people have safety, emotional security, structure and trust… Even with existing funding we struggle to recruit. Cuts to Medicaid will mean more strain on the system.”
“At Albany med, 70% of our patients rely on Medicare. Our organization relies on federal research funding as well as Medicare funds to provide excellence in care. Any government cuts will impact staffing levels that are already unacceptable.”
“My current breast cancer research grant was just reduced by 50k which means we may not be able to finish this study.”