80% of USDA Food Assistance Workers Say They Won't Relocate

Key facts

• Over 80% of USDA Food and Nutrition Service employees surveyed stated they will not relocate.
• The National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 226 represents these employees.
• The survey results could impact USDA operations.

A survey conducted by the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 226, which represents employees of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) within the USDA, revealed that more than 80% of the staff surveyed indicated they would not relocate. This significant majority suggests potential challenges for the department if relocation is mandated or strongly encouraged for operational reasons. The union's findings highlight a potential workforce resistance to relocation efforts, which could lead to disruptions or necessitate alternative strategies for maintaining FNS operations.