• Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

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

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        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.

        • 🍉 DrRedOctopus 🐙🍉@lemmy.world
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          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.

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            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.

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              This would be a good first step. And then lock them up inside the building until they found a common ground. Make it like the papal conclave.