Alex Padilla U.S. Senator for California

Resources for Federal Workers

It’s no secret that President Trump has given unelected billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) free rein to gut the federal workforce across the country––and as the state with the most federal workers, I know California is bearing the brunt of this chaos.

If you’re worried about your job security or the future of the federal services that you rely on––I hear you. I understand the uncertainty you’re facing, and I want to reassure you that my office is here to support you in any way we can. Federal workers’ dedication to public service should be rewarded––not punished. I will continue to stand in solidarity with California’s federal workforce, and fight for your jobs.

If you or a loved one have been impacted by Trump and Musk’s firing frenzy, please check out the resources below. 

California Unemployment Information:

• ​​Unemployment Resources for Federal Workers (CA) 

• Unemployment Insurance Application for Federal Workers (CA)

• American Job Center Finder

• CalCareers Job Portal

Federal Worker Resources:

• Employee Rights & Appeals

• Labor-Management Relations

• Your Rights as a Federal Employee

• Submit a Whistleblower Complaint 

• Civil Service Strong

• Partnership for Public Service, Federal Employee Resources Hub

• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Government Employee Resources

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Learn how to file a complaint 

• List of Unions that have a relationship with U.S. Office of Personnel Management  

• How to File an Appeal (U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board)

• Protect Yourself From Doxxing

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