Gary Phelan Discusses Federal Layoffs and Workers' Rights on WICC’s Melissa in the Morning
03/14/2025Employment attorney Gary Phelan appeared on Melissa in the Morning on WICC to discuss the wave of federal layoffs and what it means for workers’ rights. Comparing the situation to Elon Musk’s sweeping job cuts at Twitter, Phelan described the current downsizing as "chaos," emphasizing that there’s no clear rationale—just a push to shrink the government.
Unlike past efforts, such as Bill Clinton’s strategic approach to improving government efficiency, today’s layoffs appear random and disruptive. Phelan broke down what both unionized and non-unionized employees can do to protect themselves in the face of these cuts.
Listen to the full interview for insights on navigating this uncertain job landscape. Link below.