FIRED
BUT FIGHTING

A coalition of fired HHS employees and allies.

Unqualified Jim O’Neill “Acting”
Expiration Countdown

CDC sign on a white building with blue accents, under a cloudy sky.

In 2025, thousands of HHS employees were abruptly terminated and RIF’d under the guise of performance management and workforce reduction. Fired But Fighting is a network of current and former HHS professionals, including scientists, communicators, policy analysts, and public health experts, who are standing together to demand public health as a vital government service. We are speaking out not just for ourselves, but for the future of public service and the protection of public health.

Other Breaking News and Announcements

  • On October 10, more illegal RIFs were executed, with some being rescinded just hours later. Human beings are not bargaining chips.

  • The White House and HHS have falsely claimed that Tylenol causes autism. Consult with your doctor before changing how you use acetaminophen.

  • Introducing the National Public Health Coalition: The Fired But Fighting team has incorporated under the name National Public Health Coalition. We are currently in the process of filing for nonprofit status. Keep an eye out for emails from @nationalphc.org and news about this exciting new chapter. 

  • Support the CDC Mutual Aid fund by making a tax-deductible donation on the group’s new Zeffy fundraising page.

Ways to Get Involved

A hand dropping a coin into a coin slot with a dollar sign.

Support the cause! Help us pay for supplies and services

Chip In
A silhouette of a person sitting on a mountain ledge, holding a telescope, with a starry night sky and a crescent moon in the background.

Volunteer your time to help us fight the good fight.

Sign Up
Line drawing of an envelope.

Sign up for the newsletter and download past issues.

Get the Newsletter
Line drawing of a calendar

Join us in person at upcoming rallies and (un) happy hours.

See Events

Fired But Fighting in the Media