The federal workers will likely be given back pay as soon as the government reopens, though it hinges on Congressional approval. However, roughly 6,400 (15%) will be forced to work without pay, while some 1,800 (4%) work with pay. However, roughly a quarter (23%) of its workforce will be furloughed, while an unfortunate some 100 workers (2%) are forced to work without pay. ‌About 55% of the workforce's employees, nearly 30,000 people, will be forced to work without pay, while nearly another 12,000 (22%) are paid to work. Article continues belowHowever, nearly 30,000 workers (6%) will be forced to work without pay.