GoFundMe for laid-off DNC staff raises nearly $19,000 after severance dispute

A GoFundMe campaign for laid-off Democratic National Committee (DNC) staff has raised nearly $19,000 since its launch on November 20. The DNC Staff Union created the fund after alleging that workers were dismissed without severance pay. The union criticized DNC leadership for the layoffs, claiming they were abrupt and lacked proper notice. They noted that staff from Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign received severance after her election loss, highlighting a disparity in treatment. The DNC stated it followed the terms of its Collective Bargaining Agreement during the layoffs. Despite significant fundraising efforts, the union expressed frustration over the cuts, which they say affected employees previously assured job security.