Federal layoffs surge to 62,530 in first two months as DOGE cuts dominate

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Challenger, Gray & Christmas data revealed 62,530 federal workers dismissed in first two months of 2025 - a 41,311% increase over 2024. Government layoffs accounted for most job cuts, driven by DOGE’s unprecedented federal workforce reduction targeting 75% cuts across 27 agencies. March alone saw 216,670 additional federal cuts, making it third-highest monthly total since 2020.

Sources & Citations

[1] February 2025 Job Cuts Surge on DOGE Actions, Retail Woes; Highest Monthly Total Since July 2020 · Mar 6, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Layoff announcements soar to the highest since 2020 as DOGE slashes federal staff · Mar 6, 2025 Tier 2

[3] DOGE layoffs may 'overwhelm' unemployment system for federal workers, report finds · Mar 7, 2025 Tier 2

[4] Federal Government Layoffs Tracker 2025: Latest DOGE Cuts So Far · Mar 6, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Federal layoffs surge to 62,530 in first two months as DOGE cuts dominate.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, March 6, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-03-06--challenger-federal-layoffs-surge/