Thank you, current and former federal employees! Source TT @democracyfwd DemocracyForward.org

We stand with federal employees and families bearing the weight of the shutdown, and those feeling effects at every level of our government. You deserve better. That said, we all know that this shutdown is a GOP distraction and self-own. Never interrupt your opponent when they’re making a mistake.

Welp, it looks like we are indeed heading for a shutdown of the Federal Government. The majority (65%) of CDC staff will be furloughed without pay for the duration of the shutdown. (Per HHS Contingency Staffing Plans: www.hhs.gov/about/budget...) 1/x

🚨Fed PSA🚨 Print off employee docs before the shut down. CDC’s union (AFGE2883) has put together a RIF guide detailing what docs may be needed if firings occur: www.afge2883ga.org/_files/ugd/9... More info on joining AFGE👉https://afge2883ga.org Check furlough status👉 wcps.cdc.gov (intranet only)

Questions about vaccines for children? There's a free, virtual town hall with CDC alumni @drdemetre.bsky.social this week:

Someone in our CDC fam said "There's nothing spookier than a future without CDC" this week, so we had to make some art about it. So... What do YOU think is the spookiest part of a future without CDC?

Our CDC Mutual Aid Network merch store is live. Featuring products designed by CDC artists! cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me All proceeds will go to recently fired or RIFed CDC employees.

Also: We're about to launch a new way to support the CDC Mutual Aid Fund. 👀 Watch this space!! #PublicHealthProtectsUsAll #NoQuacksAtHHS #DataDriven #Merch

Over 400 people have donated to our fund to help support thousands of fired and RIFed CDC workers. With the potential of the government shutdown looming next week (and possibly another round of RIFs 😖) - Your support is needed now more than ever! www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate #SaveCDC

“He’s (Secretary Kennedy) becoming dangerous to the health of our nation”- my conversation on the Common Health podcast with @csis.org about recent times at the CDC and reflections from the Senate hearing

The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.

In a late-night email, CDC revoked remote work accommodations for employees with disabilities—without explanation. This illegal move forces workers to choose between health and jobs. Blanket bans are harmful and unlawful. When rights are stripped from some, protections for all are weakened.

We'll be tuning in to this livestream tomorrow morning to hear two former CDC leaders, Dr. Susan Monarez and @drdebhoury.bsky.social, testify in front of the US Senate. Will you be watching too?

Alert! Mark Calendars for Sept 17. Dr Monarez will be testifying in front of Congress, along with @drdebhoury.bsky.social. We will be watching. We know they will speak truth to power. Enjoy this gifted article. Get popcorn & drinks on your grocery list now. #saveHHS #USAnotRFK #savepublichealth

Since January 2025, thousands of dedicated CDC workers have been fired without warning. We're raising $$ to support them with direct financial assistance. Help us reach our $75,000 goal by the end of September: cdcresourceportal.org/donate #IStandwiththeCDC #CDCMutualAidNetwork #PublicHealth

Hi Bluesky👋 We're the CDC Mutual Aid Network. We exist to serve and support current and recently RIFed/fired CDC staff/contractors/fellows, and the wider #publichealth community. You can learn more about us and find resources at: www.cdcresourceportal.org

Here's how high-profile departures and widespread layoffs at the CDC will affect our health. Tldr: "Americans should be alarmed," a former top official said. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

In response to the recent violence towards public health professionals and the CDC community, Christopher D. Jones, PhD, LCSW, an experienced trauma therapist & former CDC leadership. will lead a free group to support those impacted. Register: [email protected]