The Fed Govt shutdown has been going on for 11 days. I think all essential employees who are required to work will receive back pay. I read an article about one of the Govt unions suing because of the no pay and one of the Fed Prison guards said some required people are not showing up for work. Impacted Federal workers have been given guidance on how to barter with landlords or seek reprieves from creditors.

Would you work if you weren’t getting paid?