DeKalb GA News

After the recent election, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) dismissed a significant number of staffers without prior notice or severance pay. This move has drawn criticism from their union and sparked outrage due to the campaign's substantial financial resources.

The campaign, led by Kamala Harris, reportedly spent nearly $2 billion before losing to President-elect Donald Trump on November 5. In response to the layoffs, a GoFundMe page was established to support affected staff members.

According to a statement on the fundraising page, "Last week, 2/3 of DNC staff was laid off with little notice and no severance. We are heartbroken to see our colleagues—who dedicated countless hours to electing Democrats up and down the ballot—depart under these circumstances, and we are furious with DNC leadership for failing to provide severance to those affected."

The funds raised through this initiative aim to provide relief for impacted staffers, including single parents and workers expecting children. The collected money will be distributed equally among those who choose to receive it.

The situation has raised questions about the treatment of employees within political organizations that advocate for workers' rights but have not extended similar considerations to their own staff.