US Government Shutdown: Millions of Workers Face Payless, Services Disrupted
The ongoing US government shutdown is set to impact millions of federal workers and services. Around 2 million active-duty troops and National Guard members, deployed by Trump to US cities, may serve without pay. Meanwhile, essential services like air traffic control and hospital emergency services will continue, but many workers will not receive salaries during the shutdown.
Nearly 4 million federal workers are at risk of missing paychecks. This includes over 13,000 air traffic controllers and hundreds of thousands of other staff, such as airport security personnel, who must report to work without compensation. The Department of Veterans Affairs will remain operational, ensuring health care and benefits for veterans. However, payments for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid may face delays despite continuing. Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans are expected to continue, but processing could be slower.
The shutdown also affects food safety. The FDA may not be able to fully inspect food products like meat, milk, and eggs, potentially compromising safety. Most Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff at airport checkpoints will continue working, but without pay. Federal contractors, including hourly workers like cleaners and security guards, are not required to work and are not guaranteed back pay.
The US government shutdown is poised to disrupt numerous services and impact millions of lives. While essential services like air traffic control and veteran care continue, many workers face uncertainty and potential financial hardship due to delayed or missed paychecks. The shutdown's full extent and duration remain unclear, leaving both workers and service users in limbo.
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