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February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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AFGE Calls on Congress to Pay DHS Employees During Government Shutdown
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DHS
‘No employees should have to go without a paycheck on payday,’ union says
WASHINGTON – American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement:
“For the past two weeks, Department of Homeland Security employees have been doing their jobs at our airports, along our borders, and throughout our nation providing support during national emergencies for little or no pay while this shutdown drags on.
“These essential workers have already endured a 43-day government shutdown last fall and a 4-day shutdown earlier this year and have continued to serve the American people with pride.
“AFGE members are tired of being forced on this roller coaster every time their elected officials fail to do their jobs.
“Government shutdowns are harmful to federal employees, their families, and our economy. No employees should have to go without a paycheck on payday. It is unacceptable, unjust, and un-American.
“We call on Congress to pay these workers immediately and end this madness for good by passing the Shutdown Fairness Act, which protects federal employees’ livelihoods by requiring the government to pay workers in full and on time during all government shutdowns.”
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