#government

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The plans are in the final stages for a MASSIVE Layoff of all H1-Bs from TCS North America. This is due to huge pressure from the Trump Admin for any and all suppliers to the US government to eliminate ALL H1-Bs from payrolls if you want to be a supplier to ANY DERIVATIVE government agency, you need to eliminate all H1-Bs from your payrolls.
That means there will be an ELIMINATION of all H1-Bs from TCS USA payrolls.
Most H1-Bs should plan on moving back to India or wherever you were sponsored from as things are about to get very ugly.
This action is due to TCS aggressively eliminating US citizens and replacing them with cheap slave labor from India or wherever they were sponsored from.
Goodbye H1-Bs, you had a good ride but it’s over now.

The federal government is extending its work-sharing program. This initiative helps employers avoid mass layoffs. It supports businesses facing unexpected economic slowdowns. The program is now extended until March 31, 2027. This measure aims to maintain stability for workers.

Ottawa, Ontario

https://www.law360.ca/ca/tax/articles/2451939/ottawa-extends-temporary-work-sharing-ei-measures-to-help-employers-avert-mass-layoffs-from-tariffs

With Anthropic being labeled a supply chain risk by the US government and government contractors like Palantir having to cut ties with Anthropic or lose business with US agencies, how does this affect our AI systems? Does AIG stand behind Anthropic's decision or do they support the US government's decision?

Well you know where to go to

The Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 (H.R. 4954/S. 2495), introduced in August 2025, is a bipartisan bill designed to curb the offshoring of customer service jobs. It forces companies to notify the DOL before relocating, creates a public list of violators, and penalizes them by restricting federal grants, loans, and contract eligibility for five years.
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
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Key provisions of the legislation include:
Public Accountability: The Department of Labor (DOL) will maintain a public list of employers that relocate call center jobs overseas.
Financial Penalties: Companies on the list become ineligible for federal grants or guaranteed loans for 5 years.
Contractor Restrictions: Federal agencies must give preference to employers not on the list, and call center work on federal contracts must be done in the U.S..
Consumer Rights: Agents must disclose their location at the start of a call, and consumers can request to be transferred to a U.S.-based agent.
AI Transparency: The bill mandates disclosing if AI is used, allowing customers to request a human agent.
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
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Introduced by Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), with Senate companion legislation, the bill aim to protect American jobs and improve customer service.

This will impact UHG and help protect your jobs.
Spoke to a Senior Director and this person is praying this passes. They also expressed that all you employees better hope this passes too or you could be jobless soon.
This senior director stated they have a big problem with the contracts because the employees from the outsourced jobs spend more time committing fraud than doing the job. This person told me of all the ways they use to improve their survey results, accomplish their metrics without ever engaging in a call or a chat. The director said they actually spend more time beating the system than actually working.
So why not fire them. Well you can’t. Once they are hired their govt will not allow you the company to get rid of them. Only the govt can fire them so you are stuck with them. They have caught over 500 alone in one incident and guess what they still are employed.
So how do you all like those apples. So keep staying late and ki-ling yourselves on metrics because your off shore buddies are getting paid well and don’t even have to worry about doing the job.
This person does risk and quality.

https://wcfcourier.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_b8e2ee8f-7e90-5dab-b7ba-ed8602c706f5.html

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer warned about a proposed police budget. She stated it could severely impact city services. The mayor also indicated it might lead to layoffs in other departments. The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners approved the budget estimate. Mayor Spencer cast the only dissenting vote during the meeting.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/business-journal/st-louis-mayor-warns-police-budget-could-decimate-city-services-force-layoffs/63-0ee3b4df-d6f6-433d-8096-d74701eadd0c

Oracle Government, Defense and Intelligence (GDI) Federal Sales -- Any layoffs?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/planned-interior-layoffs-could-cripple-210731752.html

WOW. Where are all the Ellison cheerleaders who were claiming that he was a super woke lib who was going to keep a huge distance from his Uncle Donald?

Seems pretty obvious that Davey made some promises (and surely some bribes) when he was at the White House, in exchange for government interference on his behalf.

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-skydance-hires-trump-lawyer-rene-augustine-svp-global-public-policy-1236662748/

Take a look at this announcement from Georgia Health. What will it take for somebody to come down hard on this fraudulent operation?

https://dch.georgia.gov/announcement/2026-02-05/important-update-about-medicaid-and-pck-2

Has the government done any analysis on the potential impact of AI-related layoffs with its rapid advancement over the next 5 years? I’m guessing around 75% of H1Bs may not be needed. When will the emphasis shift toward prioritizing US citizens and Permanent Residents?

Missouri lawmakers are debating a plan to replace the state income tax. Governor Mike Kehoe's proposal would instead implement increased sales taxes. Voters would decide on this change in November if the bill passes. Supporters believe it will attract businesses and young professionals to Missouri. Critics worry about the financial impact on residents with fixed incomes.

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/28/missouri-debates-major-shift-income-tax-sales-tax/

https://www.wellandtribune.ca/news/canada/immigration-layoffs-and-processing-times/article_040f8364-e289-5fa6-b97a-5acd49194812.html

The federal Immigration Department is experiencing significant job cuts. These cuts have led to a rise in application backlogs and processing times. Over one year, backlogged applications exceeding service standards increased by 12.7 percent. The Canada Employment and Immigration Union reports increased workloads and employee burnout. The department attributes longer processing times to growing demand for Canada.

Marilyn Burgess Seeks Pay Hike, Cuts Staff, Declines Re-election.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/district-clerk-lays-off-employees-then-votes-herself-81k-raise/ar-AA1NeKBs?ocid=sms&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

New Orleans Moreno Administration Implements City Staff Cuts

Mayor Helena Moreno's administration implemented significant personnel changes. These actions address an estimated $222 million budget deficit in New Orleans. Over 30 employees were laid off, and offices like Youth and Families were effectively closed. Key programs, including Crescent City ID and youth initiatives, face uncertain futures. City workers and advocates express concern over program continuity and morale.

https://veritenews.org/2026/01/27/new-orleans-moreno-cuts-layoffs-deficit/

Cleveland, Ohio, January 2026:

MAGNET Reduces Staff Amid Ohio MEP Funding Suspension

The Trump administration froze millions in funding for Ohio manufacturing support programs last month. Cleveland's MAGNET eliminated 37 positions due to a $5.9 million financing gap. Other Ohio MEP locations also faced closures and suspended operations. An ongoing U.S. Commerce Department audit caused the funding freeze. Ohio lawmakers, the Governor, and industry groups are fighting to restore the support.

https://freshwatercleveland.com/features/State-Stakeholders-Support-Manufacturing-Groups-Amid-Layoffs-Office-Closures_012826.aspx

Vermont Agency of Transportation Cuts Staff

The Vermont Agency of Transportation proposes eliminating approximately 19 positions. This plan aims to save more than $4 million for the state. The agency faces a $33 million revenue shortfall for projects. Governor Scott suggested moving $10 million from vehicle taxes. This marks the largest staff reduction within the state's new spending proposal.

https://vnews.com/2026/01/28/vermont-agency-transport-cuts/

AVP confirmed that there were cuts across Enterprise technology, data management, and Gov today. Wouldn’t share numbers.

Looks like "social posts" are targeting Concur employees due to SAP holding some gov contracts in the US. I'd love to know what these well-meaning and business astute patriots have to say about intricacies of travel booking and expense reporting.

Most of these were wrongful terminations, so where are all the lawsuits? What are people scared of?

Los Angeles school officials warned this week of impending staff reductions — including likely layoffs — as they grapple with steadily falling enrollment and a three-year budget projection that ends with a deficit.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-22/falling-enrollment-budget-uncertainty-lausd-warns-of-layoffs-cuts

As Athens County Jobs and Family Services prepares to eliminate five positions amid a fiscal crisis, one employee is sounding the alarm over impacts the cuts might have.

https://athensindependent.com/child-support-enforcement-agency-takes-hit-in-jfs-layoffs/

Intel has a track record of sinking infinite amount of money.
Is LBT still trying to fix it, or just feed it with more money, this time from Uncle Sam?
Is Intel still on track to be split up?

More than a third of the Agriculture Department’s food inspectors left government last year. Over a quarter of Social Security’s IT management is gone. The Treasury Department is down about 4,000 tax examiners, or about 26 percent.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/10/federal-cuts-trump-agencies-data/

Let the games begin!
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/01/08/congress/insurer-ceos-testifying-before-house-health-subcommittee-jan-22-00716104

See notice to the Defense Contractors below, next will be oil companies who do not invest in Venezuela! Thank you for your attention in this matter XOM Management Committee!

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

All United State Defense Contractors, and the Defense Industry as a whole, BEWARE:
While we make the best Military Equipment in the World (No other Country is even close!), Defense Contractors are currently issuing massive Dividends to their Shareholders and massive Stock Buybacks, at the expense and detriment of investing in Plants and Equipment. This situation will no longer be allowed or tolerated!

Also, Executive Pay Packages in the Defense Industry are exorbitant and unjustifiable given how slowly these Companies are delivering vital Equipment to our Military, and our Allies. Salaries, Stock Options, and every other form of Compensation are far too high for these Executives. Defense Companies are not producing our Great Military Equipment rapidly enough and, once produced, not maintaining it properly or quickly. From this moment forward, these Executives must build NEW and MODERN Production Plants, both for delivering and maintaining this important Equipment, and for building the latest Models of future Military Equipment. Until they do so, no Executive should be allowed to make in excess of $5 Million Dollars which, as high as it sounds, is a mere fraction of what they are making now. Additionally, the maintenance and repair of Equipment, once sold, is far too slow, and must be immediately enhanced. As President, I am demanding that maintenance be “spot on, on time.”

Therefore, I will not permit Dividends or Stock Buybacks for Defense Companies until such time as these problems are rectified — Likewise, for Salaries and Executive Compensation. MILITARY EQUIPMENT IS NOT BEING MADE FAST ENOUGH! It must be built now with the Dividends, Stock Buybacks, and Over Compensation of Executives, rather than borrowing from Financial Institutions, or getting the money from your Government. Longer term, this is good for both Executives and Shareholders, because it will be GREAT for our Country! Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Does Europe still have EV mandate in place? Does Ford still need an EV majority vehicle lineup for the EU marketplace?
Obviously F150 lightening is not a big influence there, but smaller vehicles dominate the lineup.

Will EU governments prefer hybrids, are EU govt better suited to install EV charging infrastructure

U.S. Government needs the (future) Tax revenue from (New children) born in the U.S.

Since households are having less children over time.

In 2025, it was 1.6 children per household.

1946 - 1964 - Baby boomer generation it was 3.6 children per household.

Inflation expenses.

The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, built on the novel use of a federal law meant to punish businesses that cheat the government.

The civil probes are proceeding under the umbrella of the False Claims Act, which has traditionally been used to go after contractors who bill the government for work that was never performed or inflate the cost of services rendered.

Now the Justice Department is embracing the theory that holding a federal contract while still considering diversity when hiring is, in effect, fraud against the government that entitles it to recoup potentially millions of dollars.

If you believe you have been unfairly treated due to Blackrock abuses of the H-1B program, you should consider writing a letter to Congress, the Department of Labor, and other relevant government authorities.

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20250919

"Trump admin urges white men to report discrimination" - AP

"White men who "experienced discrimination" at work based on their race or s-x might be entitled to financial compensation, the US government said."

DEI/Woke leanings of Waters has, in fact, systematically targeted white, male employees.

The U.S. consumer knows that prices for goods, and services; (Increased).

For those that are (not) aware the U.S. Government is (only) funded through January 30th of 2026.

Core CPI Inflation data was (Never) collected in (Total) for October 2025.

November CPI is wrong.

Inflation (Actually) rose.

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20250919

First, a federal judge in California blocked the State Department from laying off about 250 employees, many of them foreign service officers (FSOs).

Judge Susan Illston issued a temporary restraining order, saying the unions that filed suit were likely to prevail on their claim that the cuts violate federal law. The State Department originally announced the layoffs in July, but since FSOs are given a required 120 days’ notice, they were not let go during the shutdown. The State Department says the layoff protections only apply to notices that went out starting October 1, 2025.

https://www.fedmanager.com/news/workforce-updates-layoffs-halted-at-last-minute-telework-controversy-erupts

My question to Copiot,,,,,,,,So basically very little progress but a lot of plans no extra money coming in just money spent on planning or whatever.

Answer - That’s a pretty fair summary of where Canada stands right now. The country has rolled out ambitious frameworks—like the Clean Electricity Strategy and emissions reduction targets—but the tangible results are slower to materialize.

Plans are in the works to save hundreds of the roughly 1,000 jobs slated to be lost at Algoma Steel Inc.

Bill Slater, president of United Steelworkers local 2724 that represents some of the affected employees, says as many as 500 people could be back at work by the end of next year.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-algoma-union-job-cuts-federal-loan/