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Re:US shutdown: Flight delays caused by staff shortages by yardie on Friday January 25, 2019 @11:25AM (#18999444)
The government has effectively outlawed it. They could strike but then the strike would be illegal. It's never been tested in court but with the rush of federal appointments (all happening while we've been watching the circus) of conservative judges it doesn't bode well for worker rights.
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Re:US shutdown: Flight delays caused by staff shortages by mbostleman on Friday January 25, 2019 @11:43AM (#18999681)
I think you mean the government has outlawed striking. But I'm not sure the government has outlawed the ability of an individual to not work without pay.
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Re:US shutdown: Flight delays caused by staff shortages by billylindeman on Friday January 25, 2019 @12:20PM (#19000083)
This really needs to be tested in court. Isn't the government technically in breach of contract by not paying employees?
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