Federal Shutdown Impact
The federal shutdown has reached a critical point for government employees, with today marking the first missed paycheck for workers nationwide.
Many staff members, including interns and part-time personnel in D.C., are not working or being paid. Several federal offices across the country have been closed since October, with employees staying home without pay.
- Over 700,000 federal employees are affected, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.
- A similar number of employees continue to work without pay, including air traffic controllers and transportation security officers.
No money coming their way until Congress reaches a deal to fund the government.
The October 24 pay period will result in no pay for workers, regardless of their work schedule.
Author's summary: Federal shutdown affects 700,000 employees.
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