Nationally, those numbers included 182,684 employees whose jobs were funded elsewhere, and 223,889 to protect life and property. Federal workers who remain on the job during a shutdown are not paid until a funding agreement is reached but then receive back pay. Gate operationsAccording to information from Redstone, gate operations will remain on a normal schedule on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3. Based on traffic volume and the duration of the shutdown, operations could change next week, officials said. Assistance offeredRedstone Federal Credit Union is offering assistance to members who are federal workers or employees of contractors.