Or just don’t show up to work, and start looking for another job.

What they gonna do? Shoot you for “being sick and unable to report to work”?

Message for Government Employees: If you work a government job, DON’T GO TO WORK WHEN THE GOVERNMENT IS SHUT DOWN. Fuck that BS, don’t let the government treat you like a slave. Calling out from work is not a crime (even if it is, fuck them anyways).

All TSA agents should strike, wearing green hats and fake mustaches

They aren’t allowed to strike.

Disruption is the point of striking.

They are legally not allowed to strike. They would be fired immediately for dereliction of their position. It’s part of the negotiation when they take a federal job.