CDC brings back workers who were let go during ongoing job reductions.


CDC brings back workers who were let go during ongoing job reductions.

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CDC brings back workers who were let go during ongoing job reductions.

The CDC is asking some workers to come back after laying them off. The CDC is a government agency that protects people from diseases.

About 180 workers got emails saying they could have their jobs back. These workers were still learning their jobs when they were let go.

It is not clear how many people went back to work. It is also not clear if these workers will lose their jobs again later.

Other government agencies have also asked workers to come back after firing them. These agencies do many different jobs, like keeping food safe.

Some people are happy that some workers are back at the CDC. They say it is important for the CDC to have enough workers to keep people safe.


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Why is the CDC asking some workers to come back?

The CDC is asking some workers to come back after laying them off.

How many workers got emails about their jobs?

About 180 workers got emails saying they could have their jobs back.

Are people happy about the workers coming back to the CDC?

Some people are happy that some workers are back at the CDC.


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