I don’t think they can legally thanks to Reagan.

how tf is it even legal to demand workers to work for free?

the US doing wage theft in the open.

I’ve worked every shutdown except this one, you acknowledge that you will have to work in the absence of funds before you start.

that’s insane.

imagine telling a contractor that they might it might not get paid but they still have to work.

There are many government functions that have to continue no matter. I think it’s only about 50% of the workforce on furlough but none are getting paid. A law passed in 2019 says we’ll all get back paid when funds are available, so technically the people working are getting paid.

that’s bullshit. if it’s vital, then make laws that ensure payment, not laws that force work for a potential future payment.

tells you what politicians really care about. because lawmakers are getting paid during the shutdown.

Some Dems at least made a show of trying to pass a law so they wouldn’t get paid during shutdowns. Unsurprisingly Rs voted it down.