Key facts
- USDA employees in food assistance programs prefer quitting to relocating.
- An internal union poll revealed this preference.
- Employees of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are expected to work in infested offices.
- These employees must use vacation days to work from home.
A recent internal poll conducted by the USDA employees' union indicates a significant reluctance among employees in food assistance programs to relocate, with many preferring to quit instead. This highlights potential staffing challenges if relocation becomes mandatory. Concurrently, employees at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), a branch of the USDA, are reportedly facing infestations in their workplaces. Despite these conditions, these employees are expected to report to the office or utilize their vacation days for remote work, as telecommuting is not permitted.