Aren't they slaves?

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

Theoretically.

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

Some of them carry guns as part of their duties. The cause of their problems is a large orange target.

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

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

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

You need to look up the true definition of slavery. If you think that working for nothing is equivalent to slavery, then you totally misunderstand what slavery really is.

Their pay is deferred

The can quit.

That is not the definition of slavery.

Look to Mauritania today for actual Slavery. NO pay, NO freedom of movement, humans being bought and sold by others. That is slavery.

Most are clones

The Government is one big slave plantation sweetie.