California Governor Orders Return to Office, Recruits Former Federal Workers for State Jobs

California’s largest public sector union said the return-to-office policy is unnecessary and will put a financial strain on state employees.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sept. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

California Governor Gavin Newsom on March 3 ordered state employees to work at least four in-office days per week starting July 1.

“In-person work makes us all stronger—period,” Newsom said in a statement Monday.