Summary
Federal workers are worried after the White House suggested it might withhold their back pay after a government shutdown. Around 750,000 federal employees are on furlough and not getting paid, while others work without pay. Past shutdowns ensured back pay, and federal law supports it, but the current administration's stance has left workers uncertain.
Key Facts
- About 750,000 federal employees are furloughed and not receiving pay during the shutdown.
- White House suggested it might withhold their back pay, causing concern.
- Previously, furloughed workers received back pay after shutdowns.
- A federal law passed during President Trump's first term supports back pay for furloughed workers.
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) still guides that workers should get paid.
- Federal workforce has decreased by over 200,000 employees this year.
- Unions have filed complaints against threats to not pay or fire workers.
- President Trump mentioned that some people may not receive back pay, depending on circumstances.
