Aren't they slaves?

If government employees are expected to go to work even without pay, isn't that the definition of slavery?

Laura2019-01-10T08:56:32Z

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Theoretically, the employees will be getting paid. Theoretically, the employees can find another job.

Theoretically.

?2019-01-10T11:06:07Z

Not quite. It’s not illegal for them to leave, and they will get backpay. Don’t get me wrong; it sucks canal water.

Bill2019-01-10T09:55:44Z

sure is and the people are hoping to get paid and that makes it worse

DeafGodz2019-01-10T09:35:27Z

Slavery is illegal, don’t think of such a thing

Alexander2019-01-10T09:03:25Z

If they were in the private sector they could sue their employer with the help of the NLRB.

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