Layoffs Loom If Shutdown Drags On Workers Brace for Impact.

Shutdown Crisis: Job Cuts Threaten Thousands if Stalemate Continues.

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, agencies and contractors are warning of significant layoffs if a budget deal isn’t reached soon. Federal workers, private sector contractors, and local businesses tied to government projects are at risk. Economists caution that a prolonged shutdown could ripple through the economy, hitting middle-class families hardest and shaking consumer confidence. Union leaders say employees are already under strain and could face furloughs, pay delays, or job losses in the coming weeks.