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CDC's Coding Error Leads to Mass Firings and Reinstatements

10/13/2025

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fired hundreds by mistake due to a coding error, then reinstated them.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) says about 700 of 1,300 affected workers were reinstated, with about 600 still laid off.
High-level resignations followed the firing of CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez.
President Donald Trump announced plans to fire more federal workers and a lawsuit has been filed.

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Story summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fired hundreds by mistake due to a coding error, then reinstated them.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) says about 700 of 1,300 affected workers were reinstated, with about 600 still laid off.
High-level resignations followed the firing of CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez.
President Donald Trump announced plans to fire more federal workers and a lawsuit has been filed.