Originally Posted by
WillCAD
TSOs pulling a sick-out are only going to hurt themselves. If they work during the shutdown, they WILL get paid for their hours, even if the checks are late and cause them headaches with their bills. But calling out sick just causes them to use up their sick leave, and potentially exposes them to punishment for illegal job action.
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When the president says the shutdown could last "months or years" do you really expect them to sit back and just take it?
Most of these folks are making under $40k. Thats the definition of living paycheck to paycheck in major metro areas.