How concerned are you about the VA’s plan to reduce 30,000 jobs by the end of 2025?
VA Plans to Cut 30,000 Jobs by September Through Attrition, Not Mass Layoffs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving forward with plans to reduce its workforce by about 30,000 jobs—approximately 6%—by the end of fiscal year 2025. While earlier reports suggested up to 83,000 positions could be slashed, VA leaders now say the reductions will come through attrition, early retirement, and hiring freezes—not mass firings. Over 350,000 roles are protected due to their critical nature, particularly those tied to direct veteran care. Still, veterans' advocacy groups and staff unions remain uneasy, fearing the slow erosion of services. The move reflects broader federal cost-cutting trends under the Trump administration.
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- Very concerned
- It’s a smart cost-cut
- Fine if care isn’t affected
- Should have been bigger cuts