The Trump Administration’s attack on the federal workforce threatens the livelihoods of hardworking public servants across the country. The federal workforce, which is nearly 20% Black, ensures that our government functions, no matter who occupies the Oval Office. These public servants also play a major role in ensuring equal access to opportunities and providing critical benefits and services to the public.
Federal employment has long served as a gateway to the middle class for Black people. As Black people were systematically shut out of the private sector, public employment gave them the opportunity to advance in their careers and achieve financial security, a legacy that continues to this day.
No matter what Trump’s orders proclaim, federal employment statutes have not changed. Federal workers are still protected by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and many other federal laws and rules.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the law of the land, and its Title VII provision protects all workers from discrimination in hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, and benefits. It also protects against on-the-job harassment or intimidation based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin. Other laws protect against discrimination on the basis of age, disability, military service, and genetic information.
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