‘Ghost offices’ and long wait times: Social Security workers demand $3 billion and 20,000 hires

Social Security Administration workers, represented by their union, called for $3 billion in additional funding and 20,000 new hires. The union official stated that without these resources, the public would face increased difficulty accessing benefits. The SSA currently operates with staffing levels and funding that union representatives argue are insufficient to process claims and serve the public within acceptable timeframes.

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