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No, there are no widespread or mainstream calls in the US to block all job layoffs (or "layouts," which I’m interpreting as layoffs based on your previous question about the job market).That kind of blanket ban on firing workers across the entire private-sector economy isn’t being seriously proposed by major unions, lawmakers, or political leaders right now (Feb 2026). The US has at-will employment laws, so a total ban would be a radical change and isn’t on the table.What is happening instead:
Targeted calls to stop specific layoffs:Whirlpool (Iowa manufacturing): Just last week, the company announced ~340–400 layoffs (more planned through 2026) by shifting work to Mexico. The Machinists union (IAM) and Iowa Democrats are actively calling on President Trump, Congress, and state officials to intervene, pressure the company, and “save these jobs.” They’re framing it as protecting US manufacturing.Federal government workers: Congress temporarily froze most federal layoffs (RIFs) for 3 months (expired mid-Feb 2026). Courts have blocked some Trump administration mass-firing attempts as unlawful. Unions are still fighting new rules that make it easier to fire federal employees.Other reactions: Unions (AFL-CIO, etc.) are highlighting individual company cuts and pushing for political help in those cases, but not a nationwide ban. Some fringe/left groups talk about “emergency measures to ban layoffs,” and there’s occasional commentary (e.g., around AI-driven cuts) suggesting society may eventually need restrictions—but nothing gaining traction.
Bottom line: The focus is on fighting particular job cuts (especially offshoring or federal reductions), not stopping every layoff in America. The January 2026 jobs report showed the market is slowing but not in crisis mode, so no broad panic for a total block. If you meant something else by “job layouts,” let me know!#BlockAILayoffs #TrumpStateoftheUnion #jobs

Wednesday: 🇺🇸 Fed Meeting Minutes release

Thursday: 🇺🇸 Initial Jobless Claims

Friday: 🇺🇸 December PCE Inflation

⚡ Markets could see big swings — stay alert!

#Macro #Fed #Jobs #Inflation #Volatility

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Crypto Malware Disguised as Job Listings Is Preying on Job Seekers. Job seekers are being targeted by a sinister scheme, with fake listings installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware that silently hijacks systems and drains resources.

Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike has revealed details of a phishing scheme in a blog post published Tuesday, outlining how attackers manipulate the firm’s hiring procedures to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware.

The attackers deploy fraudulent recruitment emails and a deceptive website to lure victims. These unsuspecting individuals are instructed to download a bogus “employee CRM application,” which instead installs the XMRig cryptominer, a tool that surreptitiously uses the infected system to mine Monero cryptocurrency. The company explained:

A newly discovered phishing campaign uses Crowdstrike recruitment branding to convince victims to download a fake application, which serves as a downloader for the XMRig cryptominer.

This scheme initiates with emails falsely claiming to originate from Crowdstrike’s recruitment department. These messages direct recipients to a phony website mimicking a legitimate employment platform. The website offers downloads compatible with Windows and macOS, but regardless of the selection, a Windows-specific malware executable is delivered.

Upon execution, the malware undergoes multiple verification steps to evade detection by security mechanisms. If these checks succeed, the malware fetches and deploys XMRig, utilizing the system’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency for the attackers. Designed to operate stealthily, the cryptominer limits its resource usage to avoid raising suspicion while gradually impairing the system’s performance over time.

Crowdstrike further discussed the malware’s mechanisms for persistence. The software installs itself within critical system directories and deploys scripts ensuring it reactivates each time the system restarts.

To combat such tactics, the company has urged job seekers to validate all recruitment communications through official channels. It also clarified.#jobs