The longest government shutdown prior was 18 days, or one pay check delayed. If it drags on for much longer and several paychecks are delayed then you can't blame them for not being prepared for something that has never happened before. Eventually they will quit and do something else to feed their families.
I encourage every TSA screener who cannot meet their commitments to resign right away.
edit to add:
Some Justice Department employees I know who are working without a paycheck are filing for Unemployment Benefits and getting approved. Might be an avenue that TSA screeners should investigate.
Last edited by Boggie Dog; Jan 16, 2019 at 3:07 pm