The Washington Post: A federal-employee union has disputed the National Weather Service’s rationale for a hiring freeze that started last year, saying the agency left hundreds of forecaster vacancies unfilled despite having a massive surplus.
The NWS put a hold on new hires in March, citing a lack of funds for filling vacancies, which now number about 450. But the National Weather Service Employees Organization argues that agency budget documents from arbitration hearings this month show a $125 million surplus.
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