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Yahoo
26-02-2025
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How many federal employees are there in Colorado?
DENVER (KDVR) — As President Donald Trump's administration intensifies efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, masses of federal employees are being laid off across the country, including hundreds in Colorado. Trump's Executive Order 14210, Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative, outlines a reform of the federal workforce. It warns agencies across the country to prepare for large-scale layoffs and prioritizes offices with functions that are not mandated by statute or other law. The order includes all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, all 'initiatives, components, or operations that my Administration suspends or closes' and all employees who are not typically designated as essential as provided in contingency plans. It also includes exceptions for functions related to public safety, immigration enforcement and law enforcement. 'Should not be happening': IRS workers in Denver let go in Trump administration's mass layoffs Thursday The Trump administration also announced buyouts for federal employees at the end of January, offering about eight months of salary for those who voluntarily left by Feb. 6. Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees nationwide were laid off in late February, impacting over 100 people in Colorado. Additionally, some 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees were laid off en masse earlier in February. It's unclear how many of those employees are from Colorado. Colorado is home to tens of thousands of federal employees. In a press release Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said there are roughly 57,000 federal workers in Colorado. Colorado has the 16th most federal workers of any state, accounting for 1.8% of all federal civilian employees, according to a Congressional Research Service report from March 2024. District of Columbia 162,144 California 147,487 Virginia 144,483 Maryland 142,876 Texas 129,738 Florida 94,014 Georgia 79,686 Pennsylvania 66,079 Washington 56,772 Ohio 55,487 New York 53,600 North Carolina 51,013 Illinois 44,784 Oklahoma 41,867 Alabama 40,692 Colorado 39,910 How to contact your congressman or congresswoman if you live in Colorado On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis in a press release said that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Statewide Workforce System are prepared to support Coloradans who are impacted by the restructuring and job cuts. 'Together with the Statewide Workforce System and our Unemployment Insurance Division, we are prepared to help Colorado's skilled and competent federal workforce navigate any potential period of joblessness,' said CDLE Executive Director Joe Barela. 'CDLE is committed to supporting individuals with a variety of workforce development support to ensure all Coloradans can continue to thrive and prosper.' Florissant Fossil Beds to be closed two days a week The layoffs have already made an impact in Colorado, with the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument announcing that it will be closed for two days each week due to short staffing. National parks cutting hours, services amid federal layoffs About 400 National Park Service workers took the federal buyout, and about 1,000 more were laid off, according to the National Parks Conservation Association. John Garder, a representative for the National Parks Conservation Association Government, told NewsNation that people should prepare to lower their standards when visiting national parks this year due to the layoffs. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Colorado prepares for impact of mass layoffs on federal civilian workforce
DENVER (KDVR) — Thousands of federal employees across the U.S. are being laid off as President Donald Trump's administration shrinks the size of the federal workforce in an effort to minimize what he believes to be wasteful spending. Hundreds of Colorado's 57,000 federal employees are expected to be impacted by the layoffs, which are part of Trump's Executive Order 14210 Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative. The order outlines a reform of the federal workforce, prioritizing offices with functions that are not mandated by statute or other law. 'Real and immediate consequences for Colorado's economy': Legislators react to reports of US Forest Service mass layoff Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees were laid off across the country last week, impacting over 100 in Colorado. Additionally, some 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees were laid off en masse earlier this month. It's unclear how many of those employees are from Colorado. On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis in a press release said the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Statewide Workforce System are prepared to support Coloradans impacted by the job cuts. Job cuts are underway and more layoffs may be ahead. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has information on its website about reemployment support and unemployment insurance and resources for federal workers who have recently been laid off. The department encourages workers who are impacted by the job cuts to file unemployment claims online. The website has information about what is needed to file a claim, how to track a claim and next steps. Federal workers who continue to receive payment from their federal employer related to their resignation must report that income and may not be eligible for unemployment benefits during those weeks. Those workers can upload a copy of their deferred resignation letter when filing a claim. 'All workers experiencing a period of joblessness are encouraged to take advantage of the resources and programs available through the Statewide Workforce System to support them on their career journeys,' the department wrote. Unemployment claims rising more in Colorado than other states: Report The department said workforce centers statewide offer support for job seekers with search support and coaching, resume development, interview preparation, hiring events, training opportunities and more. Additionally, there are currently more than 60,000 job openings posted on Connecting Colorado, the state's labor exchange. There are nearly 500 open positions at various state agencies and the department encourages federal workers to explore careers with the state and consider benefits for retirement, medical and dental coverage, 11 paid holidays, flexible schedules and more. Federal employees who are laid off must wait until their last day of work to file a claim. 21 DOGE staffers resign over refusal to 'dismantle' public services CDLE's Unemployment Insurance Division lists these resources for new claimants: The UI Claimant Guide steps out all parts of the UI process including filing, weekly payment requests/certifications, benefit amounts, and more. The UI Quick Guide is an easy reminder of what claimants need to do to get started and maintain their benefits. The Maintaining Your UI Eligibility Page steps out all the requirements to maintain eligibility and receive benefits weekly. Most of the claim process can be handled through MyUI+, which now has a claim status tracker for claimants to monitor the status of their claim. For additional assistance, claimants can Contact the Unemployment Insurance Division. The department said there is a mandatory one-week waiting period before a claim is activated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
