Austin IRS union president calls layoffs 'heartbreaking'

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- The union president for Austin IRS workers spoke to KXAN about the layoffs impacting thousands nationwide.Texas Rep. Doggett confirms Austin IRS workers among those let go in layoffsThe agency will let go of roughly 7,000 workers around the country, including some in Central Texas. Austin is home to one of the few IRS centers in the country.
President of the National Treasury Employees Union Austin Chapter, Eddie Walker, said he's heard from local IRS workers let go this week.