California to provide critical support for workers hurt by Trump’s failure, federal shutdown
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~ SACRAMENTO - As the federal shutdown continues for its tenth day, California is stepping up to provide critical support and relief for workers affected by President Trump's failure to lead and protect the economy. Governor Gavin Newsom has announced important state protections and assistance for the more than 248,000 federal workers in California who are facing layoffs and uncertainty due to the shutdown.

In a statement, Governor Newsom condemned Trump's actions as "reckless and cruel" and emphasized that California stands with its public servants, unlike the federal government which is using them as pawns in a partisan fight. "We honor work, we protect families, and we keep our government running so people can count on it when they need it most," he said.

The impact of Trump's failure is being felt across all sectors of the economy, with businesses and workers suffering. The postponement of the monthly jobs report by the federal government has increased uncertainty for businesses and policymakers. In California alone, there has been an increase in requests for unemployment benefits from federal workers since the shutdown began.

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This comes on the heels of disappointing national job numbers released last month, which showed a decrease in hiring for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Additionally, fewer jobs were created during Trump's first year in office compared to the same period in 2024.

Instead of helping workers during this difficult time, Trump is turning his back on them. He has threatened to illegally withhold backpay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and has announced mass layoffs of thousands more. In contrast, California's government continues to work for its people. Governor Newsom highlighted that federal workers in California who are laid off or have their hours reduced due to a furlough or layoff may qualify for state unemployment benefits through California's Employment Development Department.

Furthermore, EDD is prepared to assist federal workers who have been impacted by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and other no-fault separations in filing for unemployment benefits. This support from the state will provide much-needed relief for workers who are struggling due to Trump's failure.

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The impact of Trump's failure is also being felt in the military. As he continues to deploy the National Guard against its own communities and those of other states, soldiers are working without pay due to the federal shutdown. In California, if these soldiers were on active state duty, they would be receiving pay for their service. Governor Newsom emphasized that California stands ready to support its National Guard members who are protecting communities from threats such as wildfires and responding to disasters.

In other news, Governor Newsom has signed SB 19, which allows for the prosecution of threats made against schools, workplaces, houses of worship, and medical facilities. This bill aims to ensure that Californians feel safe in their communities and sends a strong message that threats will not be tolerated.

Additionally, California is making history by becoming one of the first states to seek membership in the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This move solidifies California's commitment to fighting climate change and protecting nature alongside other countries around the world.

Governor Newsom has also signed several bills into law, including AB 330 which addresses prepaid mobile telephony services collection and AB 352 which deals with crimes related to human trafficking.

As California continues to lead by example in protecting its workers and environment, it is clear that Governor Newsom is committed to standing up for what is right and just during these challenging times.

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