HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — It’s already been a troubled year for many in the federal workforce, from cuts to deferred resignations.

“We’ve been losing a lot of people that’s had good experience and been out there working for a long time,” said Troy Tingey.

The government shutdown could now mean days, weeks or more without pay – and for some, they still must work.

Tingey is the past president of AFGE Local 1592, a union for workers at Hill Air Force Base.

“Some of the representatives are on furlough, some of them are essential - they’ll go to work without pay, and some of them still go in and perform their duties,” Tingey said.

He says the impact is multifaceted, be it on their base or at federal buildings country wide.

“It’s frustrating going to work not knowing if you’re going to g

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