Up to half of staff at Rochester, Alexandria Social Security offices take buyouts, SSA data says
- Social Security offices in Rochester and Alexandria saw staff reductions.
- The Social Security Administration offered buyouts to reduce its workforce.
- Rochester is losing 40% of its staff, while Alexandria is down 50%.
- Senator Smith stated, "Cutting staff...will directly harm Minnesotans."
- The staff reductions may lead to longer wait times for Social Security services.
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Up to half of staff at Rochester, Alexandria Social Security offices take buyouts, SSA data says
ROCHESTER — Rochester's Social Security Administration office is losing almost half of its staff to buyouts, data from the agency shows. The Social Security offices in Rochester and Alexandria, Minnesota, are included on a list of field offices with 25% or more losses due to employees taking voluntary separation incentive payments, according to Social Security Administration data. The Rochester office is losing 40% of its staff, while Alexandria…
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