Jeff Chagnon
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Judge here just ruled from the bench that with respect to certain agencies (see the whole thread for explanation) OPM is enjoined from directing them to fire probationary employees
He will issue a written opinion but the thread is worth reading for someone his comments along the way.
Judge here just ruled from the bench that with respect to certain agencies (see the whole thread for explanation) OPM is enjoined from directing them to fire probationary employees
He will issue a written opinion but the thread is worth reading for someone his comments along the way.
Arguments on motion for a TRO in American Federation Of Government Employees, AFL-CIO v. OPM (ND Cal)
Plaintiffs argue that OPM ordered terminations of federal probationary employees. They have documents.
They say that govt's *only* evidence is declaration from Ezell denying OPM ordered it.
Plaintiffs argue that OPM ordered terminations of federal probationary employees. They have documents.
They say that govt's *only* evidence is declaration from Ezell denying OPM ordered it.
February 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Judge here just ruled from the bench that with respect to certain agencies (see the whole thread for explanation) OPM is enjoined from directing them to fire probationary employees
He will issue a written opinion but the thread is worth reading for someone his comments along the way.
Judge here just ruled from the bench that with respect to certain agencies (see the whole thread for explanation) OPM is enjoined from directing them to fire probationary employees
He will issue a written opinion but the thread is worth reading for someone his comments along the way.
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"The anonymous source told OU Daily they believe the minimum staffing level required for tornado events may not be met after these layoffs. The National Weather Service issues tornado warnings and watches."
www.oudaily.com/news/nationa...
www.oudaily.com/news/nationa...
National Weather Center employees, OU meteorology students part of nationwide NOAA layoffs
Editor note’s: This story was updated at 8:26 p.m. on Feb. 27 to include statements from Ward 7 Councilmember and Mayor-elect Stephen Tyler Holman
www.oudaily.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
"The anonymous source told OU Daily they believe the minimum staffing level required for tornado events may not be met after these layoffs. The National Weather Service issues tornado warnings and watches."
www.oudaily.com/news/nationa...
www.oudaily.com/news/nationa...
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Also, if this wasn’t cruel enough, zero indication that any of us will be provided any severance or leave payout as we have no right to this as employees in our probationary period. Cut off completely with no notice.
Email access is already cut off as well. Fastest govt IT has ever moved.
Email access is already cut off as well. Fastest govt IT has ever moved.
All probationary federal employees at NOAA’s EMC that’s responsible for keeping all US weather model systems running have been fired with 1 hours notice. And that includes me and colleagues. We will not go quietly because we care about the NOAA mission to protect the public.
February 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Also, if this wasn’t cruel enough, zero indication that any of us will be provided any severance or leave payout as we have no right to this as employees in our probationary period. Cut off completely with no notice.
Email access is already cut off as well. Fastest govt IT has ever moved.
Email access is already cut off as well. Fastest govt IT has ever moved.
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My thoughts to the staff at NOAA going through it -- and my fellow reporters on the story late.
I'm getting two kiddos to bed. But if you're former or current NOAA who wants to talk about the implications to met and climate science with @science.org, please reach out.
I'm at Signal at voosen.01.
I'm getting two kiddos to bed. But if you're former or current NOAA who wants to talk about the implications to met and climate science with @science.org, please reach out.
I'm at Signal at voosen.01.
February 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
My thoughts to the staff at NOAA going through it -- and my fellow reporters on the story late.
I'm getting two kiddos to bed. But if you're former or current NOAA who wants to talk about the implications to met and climate science with @science.org, please reach out.
I'm at Signal at voosen.01.
I'm getting two kiddos to bed. But if you're former or current NOAA who wants to talk about the implications to met and climate science with @science.org, please reach out.
I'm at Signal at voosen.01.
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i was a part of the probationary employee firings at the national weather service today.
being a part of the environmental modeling center is all i have ever known in my career. it is where i always wanted to be.
being a part of the environmental modeling center is all i have ever known in my career. it is where i always wanted to be.
February 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
i was a part of the probationary employee firings at the national weather service today.
being a part of the environmental modeling center is all i have ever known in my career. it is where i always wanted to be.
being a part of the environmental modeling center is all i have ever known in my career. it is where i always wanted to be.
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Something that deserves recognition:
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
February 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Something that deserves recognition:
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
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All probationary federal employees at NOAA’s EMC that’s responsible for keeping all US weather model systems running have been fired with 1 hours notice. And that includes me and colleagues. We will not go quietly because we care about the NOAA mission to protect the public.
February 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
All probationary federal employees at NOAA’s EMC that’s responsible for keeping all US weather model systems running have been fired with 1 hours notice. And that includes me and colleagues. We will not go quietly because we care about the NOAA mission to protect the public.
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Please enjoy my last ever post at Climate.gov/ENSO Blog. This afternoon I was fired by the Trump Administration 15 days before my 2yr probationary period ended on March 13.
I have worked at NOAA since 2010, and I'm so incredibly proud of the work I did. If anyone wants a quote, let me know.
I have worked at NOAA since 2010, and I'm so incredibly proud of the work I did. If anyone wants a quote, let me know.
Predicting El Niño and La Niña is tough, but new research analyzing 20+ years of forecasts finds dynamical models outperform statistical ones, especially for El Niño. La Niña onset? That's been much harder. Read more in our new ENSO blog post! www.climate.gov/news-feature...
February 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Please enjoy my last ever post at Climate.gov/ENSO Blog. This afternoon I was fired by the Trump Administration 15 days before my 2yr probationary period ended on March 13.
I have worked at NOAA since 2010, and I'm so incredibly proud of the work I did. If anyone wants a quote, let me know.
I have worked at NOAA since 2010, and I'm so incredibly proud of the work I did. If anyone wants a quote, let me know.
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The U.S. has two tsunami warning centers, both operated by NOAA. Employees were terminated from these centers today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center covers Hawaiʻi, and now it is less safe to be near the beach.
www.tsunami.gov
www.tsunami.gov
February 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The U.S. has two tsunami warning centers, both operated by NOAA. Employees were terminated from these centers today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center covers Hawaiʻi, and now it is less safe to be near the beach.
www.tsunami.gov
www.tsunami.gov
Dr Levi Cowan on the value of noaa/nws and the serious threat it faces.
February 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Dr Levi Cowan on the value of noaa/nws and the serious threat it faces.
It’s hard to articulate how sad and embarrassing this is for US science. International collaboration is the backbone of our work.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
US pulls back from gold-standard scientific climate panel
Trump officials bar NASA climate scientist from international meeting, and the agency shuts down a team supporting the next global climate assessment.
www.nature.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM
It’s hard to articulate how sad and embarrassing this is for US science. International collaboration is the backbone of our work.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Severe cuts to nsf/nih/noaa etc pose a serious threat to US science. I worry particularly about the effect on doctoral training. The pain will be felt well beyond the public sector. What’s the long game?
Excellent article by @adamsobel.bsky.social
thebulletin.org/2025/02/how-...
Excellent article by @adamsobel.bsky.social
thebulletin.org/2025/02/how-...
How the Trump administration could end a century of American scientific dominance
Slashing federal funding for scientific research will have catastrophic and long-lasting impacts far beyond the laboratories where government research funds are spent.
thebulletin.org
February 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Severe cuts to nsf/nih/noaa etc pose a serious threat to US science. I worry particularly about the effect on doctoral training. The pain will be felt well beyond the public sector. What’s the long game?
Excellent article by @adamsobel.bsky.social
thebulletin.org/2025/02/how-...
Excellent article by @adamsobel.bsky.social
thebulletin.org/2025/02/how-...
#NOAA is an agency that every American can be proud of. The services they provide cannot be replaced by the private sector. The infrastructure and coordination required to operate world-class weather prediction systems is incredible. Modern Pyramids of Giza. The value added to society is enormous.
February 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
#NOAA is an agency that every American can be proud of. The services they provide cannot be replaced by the private sector. The infrastructure and coordination required to operate world-class weather prediction systems is incredible. Modern Pyramids of Giza. The value added to society is enormous.
I’m feeling for all my friends, peers, and former students in the civil service who are actively being devalued by cruel forces. There are still good people out here who value you as professionals, as experts, and as selfless humans who dedicate themselves to service. Lies can’t wash the truth away.
February 4, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I’m feeling for all my friends, peers, and former students in the civil service who are actively being devalued by cruel forces. There are still good people out here who value you as professionals, as experts, and as selfless humans who dedicate themselves to service. Lies can’t wash the truth away.
Being a parent entails waking up and immediately doing a job (getting kids fed, dressed, and transported to school), then doing a a job (actual employment), then another job (picking up kids, feeding, bathing, and putting them to bed), followed by a job (emails, leftover work). Occasional hygiene.
December 12, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Being a parent entails waking up and immediately doing a job (getting kids fed, dressed, and transported to school), then doing a a job (actual employment), then another job (picking up kids, feeding, bathing, and putting them to bed), followed by a job (emails, leftover work). Occasional hygiene.
I slid the following into a lecture to grad students this week:
“Asking for help is a virtue, not an admission of weakness. It’s a way of telling others they are valued.”
I wish I learned this sooner. Many of our students walk around with the weight of the world on their shoulders. #highered #stem
“Asking for help is a virtue, not an admission of weakness. It’s a way of telling others they are valued.”
I wish I learned this sooner. Many of our students walk around with the weight of the world on their shoulders. #highered #stem
November 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Hello Bluesky. I’m Jeff. I’m a weather and climate scientist. I’m also a dad, an educator, and a musician. I’ve only been here a minute, but this looks like a space for earnest exchange, kindness, curiosity, and a few good laughs. Count me in. #weather #climate #stem #dads #education #highered
November 20, 2024 at 2:13 AM