In just four weeks we are facing another potential government shutdown. AFGE/SSA have updated the Government Shutdown agreement. The full agreement is attached.

Here are a few highlights from the agreement:

7. Unless authorized by law, employees are prohibited from providing
voluntary services to the Agency during a furlough.

8. The Agency will continue to provide the full Agency contribution to
   health benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program for
   employees affected by a furlough consistent with Statute and
   Government-wide regulations.
9. The Parties acknowledge that the amount of income taxes withheld from
   employees’ biweekly earnings will be adjusted to reflect the reduction in
   earnings that results from the furlough. Where employees request changes
   to withholdings/deductions, the employer will make reasonable efforts to
   process such changes in an expeditious manner.