A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Amy Uccello was abruptly fired via email while on maternity leave from the U.S. Agency for International Development, receiving only three days of health insurance and no severance after over 20 years of service.
- Earning $175,000 annually, Uccello and her husband, who also lost his job due to funding cuts, now depend on food stamps, Medicaid, and a nutrition program for their 19-month-old daughter.
- Their mortgage was recently in forbearance, but the bank has ended this arrangement and advised them to apply for a low-income mortgage program, though eligibility is uncertain.
- Despite applying for over 100 jobs, the couple has been unsuccessful, reflecting a broader employment struggle among their social circle.
