Federal Workers Face Dire Conditions Under Trump's Return-to-Office Mandate

Employees report unsanitary workplaces, overcrowding, and logistical failures as the administration enforces full-time in-person work policies.

Federal employees returning to offices full-time report unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations, dirty bathrooms, and a lack of hygiene supplies.
Concerns about health risks, such as Legionnaire's Disease from outdated ventilation systems, are emerging in several federal buildings.
Overcrowding and logistical issues, including insufficient parking and non-operational cafeterias, are disrupting daily operations.
Some employees have been asked to bring their own toilet paper and take their trash home due to shortages and understaffed cleaning crews.
The mandate, part of a cost-cutting effort to reduce government real estate, has led to declining morale and complaints about long commutes and reduced work-life balance.