State Department Cuts Thousands of Jobs in Restructuring | JQJO

The US State Department is restructuring, eliminating over 300 offices and bureaus, resulting in over 3,400 job cuts. This reorganization, aiming to combat bureaucratic overgrowth and streamline functions, impacts various divisions, with significant reductions in Foreign Assistance and the Management divisions. While passport and visa operations are exempt, domestic staff, including both civil and foreign service personnel, will be affected. The changes, though incorporating employee and congressional feedback, have raised concerns about compliance with a court injunction and the practicality of the new structure.