A government shutdown is never Plan A. Federal workers and the communities we serve will face severe hardship. But federal workers will willingly forego paychecks in the hopes of preserving the programs we have devoted our lives to administering.

Our unions have been here before. The potential for a shutdown and the reality of a shutdown create a lot of uncertainty, anxiety, and frustration. Let’s use that to our advantage. A shutdown forces the majority of federal employees to withhold our labor. How can we make the most of that?

Please take 2-3 minutes to fill out this quick survey so we can learn how unions are showing up for their members during this hard time and also using this opportunity to build and wield their power.