The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest union in the country representing federal employees, is supporting the passage of a clean continuing resolution (CR) and calling on lawmakers to end the shutdown – precisely what Republicans have continued to call for and pass.
In a Monday post titled, “It’s Past Time to End This Shutdown,” Everett Kelley, AFGE’s national president, wrote that “both political parties have made their point, and still there is no clear end in sight” of the shutdown, which is now on day 27.
“Today I’m making mine: it’s time to pass a clean continuing resolution and end this shutdown today. No half measures, and no gamesmanship. Put every single federal worker back on the job with full back pay — today,” Kelley said, reminding lawmakers that he represents over 800,000 federal and D.C. government workers.
These individuals — whom he described as “parents, caregivers, and veterans” are being asked to do their jobs without paychecks “while struggling to cover rent, groceries, gas and medicine because of political disagreements in Washington.” more
Screw the CR bullshit, Congress needs to do their job and pass a budget.
Rule of the Hole! When you in one quit digging?
A balanced budget!
I thought The Donald, The Golden, was firing the parasites? Surely He wouldn’t lie?
This is huge. Trump has managed to open a fissure between them and Democrats
Back pay if you didn’t walk.
Why should it be any different for them?
No one wants to go without a check unless you know you can skip out and still collect.
By the time they kick this can down the road they will starting it again.
Hey, anonymous
Not all government workers or parasites, Trump and the rest of us know this.
What part of limited government don’t you understand?.
Yet the union in all likelihood will still contribute financially to mostly Democrats.
It does mean their members aren’t too happy right now though.
You can’t fight a war without footsoldiers! That’s from the top admins all way down to the janitor!
complain to jizyah-boy scum-er & dindu jeffries
“I thought The Donald, The Golden, was firing the parasites? Surely He wouldn’t lie?”
I’ll guarantee you, this guy is a parasite. I hope you’re enjoying my tax dollars loser.
america needs a 1-day recall on every mfkng asshole in clown-gress
1239: a chlorox or vinegar douche/enema might do it