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USDA Moves Half DC Workforce; Unions Call Halt

5/8/2026

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USDA will move half of Washington, D.C., workforce to hubs in Kansas City and Salt Lake City.
A union survey shows 76% of USDA researchers plan to stay in D.C., prompting AFGE Local 3403 to urge Congress to halt the relocations over threats.
Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says USDA can relocate staff without consent, while the National Federation of Federal Employees says FY 2026 appropriations bars funds for moves without approval.

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USDA will move half of Washington, D.C., workforce to hubs in Kansas City and Salt Lake City.
A union survey shows 76% of USDA researchers plan to stay in D.C., prompting AFGE Local 3403 to urge Congress to halt the relocations over threats.
Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says USDA can relocate staff without consent, while the National Federation of Federal Employees says FY 2026 appropriations bars funds for moves without approval.