The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has left its own loyal staffers in shock, issuing layoffs with just one day’s notice and no severance pay. This move has sparked outrage within the DNC Staff Union, which took to social media to call out the hypocrisy: “One day’s notice, no severance—the DNC fights for workers, just not their own.”
The layoffs come as part of the DNC’s response to its 2024 general election defeat. The union claims that poor management by senior leadership led to these abrupt, heartless terminations. Staffers across various departments have been affected, all with no financial safety net.
The union has demanded severance for all permanent employees laid off and called for increased transparency within the party. The DNC’s actions starkly contradict its public stance on workers’ rights, union support, and economic justice.
In total, hundreds of permanent staffers were dismissed, leaving the union fuming over the treatment of the very people who help keep the party running. This dramatic clash exposes a growing disconnect between the DNC’s ideals and its internal practices.
Sources
Washington Examiner: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3233316/dnc-union-rips-laying-off-employees-without-severance/
Axios: https://www.axios.com/2024/11/18/democrats-union-leadership-layoffs
Red Lake Nation News: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2024/11/19/news/dnc-layoffs-with-no-severance-leave-staffers-scrambling-union-says/127114.html