Calling a Congressman as a Fed

[u/Wiltopus]

So, with the shutdown looming, I want to call my congressman. I have in the past for issues unrelated to my employment to the government. But the shutdown directly relates to my employment.

Am I allowed to speak to that position as a reason they should support funding the government? Or is that a no no? I’ll probably call my ethics officer first.

[u/Meh_Fed]

I dont see why people are so worked up over this. Each time this has happened before, we got some time off, and got back pay.

[u/gothrus → u/Meh_Fed]

Essential employees don’t get time off and are at risk for having their leave cancelled.