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United Airlines flight attendants ratified a five-year labor contract that includes an average 31% increase to base pay by August, $741 million in back pay, boarding pay, sit-pay during disruptions, and other quality‑of‑life improvements. The roughly 30,000 attendants approved the pact 82% to win, marking the last major post‑Covid carrier to settle with its union after a prior rejection.
Funding to pay TSA officers may arrive soon, but airport security lines aren’t expected to shrink immediately. About 61,000 TSA workers are unpaid during the shutdown, with reports of financial hardship and some missing shifts; even with back pay and DHS funding, staffing at checkpoints could take days to weeks to recover. Bipartisan bills to fund federal agencies during shutdowns haven’t moved forward, delaying a quick fix to the long security queues.
A broad funding package ends the short-term government shutdown and funds most federal agencies through the fiscal year, including a two-week continuing resolution for DHS; President Trump signed the bill into law, guaranteeing back pay for furloughed federal employees. The package prioritizes DHS spending on border security and immigration enforcement, while Democrats seek guardrails such as limits on ICE operations, warrants for home entries, and body-camera requirements. The House approved the measure 217-214, OPM updated its guidance to reflect back pay, and some IRS modernization funds were trimmed.
During the government shutdown, roughly 1.4 million federal employees are missing their paychecks, but under the 2019 law, they are generally entitled to retroactive back pay once the shutdown ends. While the law is clear, some White House memos suggest uncertainty about guaranteed back pay for furloughed workers, leading to potential legal challenges. Back pay is expected to be issued as soon as the shutdown concludes, but contractors and unemployment benefits have different rules. The situation remains uncertain until a resolution is reached.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski is the only Republican to join over 150 Democrats in urging the White House to ensure back pay for furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown, highlighting GOP concerns about unpaid federal employees amid ongoing negotiations.
Federal workers are facing threats of layoffs and withheld back pay amid a prolonged government shutdown, with union leaders criticizing the administration for using workers as political pawns and questioning the legality of withholding pay despite laws guaranteeing retroactive compensation.
The IRS has retracted its previous assurance that furloughed federal employees would receive guaranteed back pay after a government shutdown, deferring to the OMB which suggests that Congress must explicitly approve back pay in legislation, leading to confusion and bipartisan pushback.
The White House's Office of Management and Budget argues that furloughed federal workers are not automatically entitled to back pay during the government shutdown, citing a reinterpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, which has sparked political debate and criticism from Democrats.
The article discusses the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting disputes over back pay for furloughed workers, debates on health care subsidies, and the impact on air traffic control staffing, with political leaders expressing differing views on the situation and potential resolutions.
A White House memo suggests furloughed federal workers may not receive back pay, intensifying political tensions as Democrats and Republicans clash over government funding and shutdown threats, with both sides blaming each other for potential layoffs and job cuts.
The White House is considering a draft memo that suggests furloughed federal employees may not receive back pay during the government shutdown, challenging the usual interpretation of the law that guarantees such pay, which could lead to controversy among government workers and lawmakers.
A draft White House memo suggests furloughed federal workers may not be entitled to back pay during the government shutdown, potentially escalating pressure on Senate Democrats and reflecting an expansion of executive power under Trump, with legal interpretations of the 2019 law (GEFTA) being contested.
During a government shutdown, federal employees are legally entitled to back pay once funding resumes, but contractors and private sector workers supporting the government are not guaranteed payment, which can cause financial hardship and ripple effects on local businesses.
Former Syracuse basketball players are set to receive a share of a $2.8 billion NCAA settlement for lost earnings, with payments based on their athletic performance, likeness use, and other factors, though some delays are expected due to ongoing legal disputes.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that over 4,700 workers in Missouri and Kansas are owed a total of $2.4 million in back pay, with a significant amount remaining unclaimed due to difficulties in locating some of the workers. An online search tool called Workers Owed Wages (WOW) has been created to help workers nationwide determine if they are owed back pay. If unclaimed, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division can only hold the funds for three years before turning them over to the Department of the Treasury.