Following a loud public outcry, and relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts, the Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the National Park Service.

Summary

The Trump administration has reversed its decision to cut thousands of seasonal jobs at national parks following public outcry.

A memo now allows for 7,700 seasonal hires, up from 6,300 in recent years. However, the move does not restore 1,000 full-time jobs lost in a broader federal workforce purge.

The backlash was fueled by fired employees like Yosemite worker Olek Chmura, whose viral social media post highlighted the impact of the cuts.

Park advocates continue pushing for full staffing exemptions to protect national parks.

    • Iheartcheese@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      Slightly gives me hope about this whole thing collapsing due to sheer ignorance. No matter what there’s going to be some damage but that’s like our best case scenario now.

      • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 day ago

        Elon’s gonna get murdered in the next year or two. I’d be willing to bet. Right now he’s swinging his dick around all over the world like he’s invincible, but everyone’s forgetting he made the decision to get involved after Trump had 2 assassination attempts in a few months.

        There are probably dozens of people plotting Elons death right now, and when it happens I will laugh.