What Federal Employees Should Know About a Possible Government Shutdown

Government Employees

December 5, 2017

The federal government could shut down Friday, December 8, 2017 if Congress can’t work out a solution to its spending dispute. This means that the lives of federal employees would once again be affected by Congress’ failure to do its job.

In order to assist you with local preparations, the IAM has gathered guidance to assist you:

OPM Shutdown Furlough Guidance and FAQs
Table of Recent Changes to Guidance
Agency Furlough Contingency Plans
Unemployment Insurance Resources
Shutdown Furlough Information

The IAM Government Employees Department will update information when it becomes available. Please contact Government Employees Department Director Jim Price at 301-967-4753 if you have any questions.

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