Pay Furloughed Workers — No Exceptions, No Delays

The Trump White House just drafted a memo suggesting federal employees may not receive back pay after the shutdown ends — a brazen betrayal of public servants who keep our country running. Every day this shutdown drags on, workers lose rent, groceries, and peace of mind. That’s unacceptable.

We demand that President Trump, OMB Director Russell Vought, and Speaker Mike Johnson guarantee full retroactive pay to all furloughed federal workers the moment the shutdown ends — without conditions, carve-outs, or bureaucratic delays. The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 already mandates this protection, ensuring all affected employees accrue pay and leave during any funding lapse.

Public pressure works. In past shutdowns, overwhelming outrage forced Congress to act — and we can do it again. Lawmakers from both parties are already condemning this White House memo as illegal and immoral. When tens of thousands speak out together, the administration and Congress will have no choice but to restore pay and protect workers.

We need action now. Each day without pay deepens the crisis for families who serve this country. Before it’s too late, demand that the White House rescind its memo, Congress reaffirm back pay guarantees, and both branches honor the law. Sign the petition to tell them loud and clear: furloughed workers must be paid — no excuses, no exceptions, no delay.