Politics & Government
National Park Rangers At Independence Mall Among Probationary Workers Fired By Trump Administration
The terminated employees in Philadelphia had good reviews, contrary to what was stated in their notice of termination, the union said.
February 19, 2025
Two National Park rangers at Independence National Historical Park are among the thousands of probationary employees terminated by the Trump administration over Valentine's Day weekend, according to a union representing the rangers and other government workers.
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Probationary workers usually have less than a year on the job, whether they are new to their department or have recently changed positions. They have fewer protections than non-probationary employees.
Leaders of the American Federation of Government Employees said the rangers received memos on Friday from the Department of the Interior indicating their service was terminated because they "failed to demonstrate fitness or qualifications for continued employment because your subject matter, knowledge, skills and abilities do not meet the Department's current needs."
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