Tell Congress: End the Shutdown Now

The federal government shutdown is now a reality. Across the country, HR professionals like you are managing furloughs, delayed contracts, halted regulatory services, and supporting employees whose paychecks and benefits are suddenly at risk.

This shutdown is not an abstract policy debate – this impacts every person, organization, and community that relies on federal funding. SHRM research shows that:

• Up to 860,000 federal workers are furloughed each day.
• Nearly half of HR professionals say their organizations were unprepared for this disruption.
• Even a short lapse disrupts 1 in 4 organizations, while a prolonged shutdown jeopardizes financial stability for most employers.
• Employers are already reporting harm to morale, well-being, and productivity.

Each day this shutdown continues, its ripple effects deepen—placing added stress on HR professionals, workers, and families nationwide. Congress must act swiftly to restore stability. That is why SHRM has launched a nationwide advocacy campaign to elevate the voice of HR in Washington to end the shutdown.

We urge you to contact your members of Congress and call on them to end the shutdown and prioritize the well-being of America’s workers and workplaces.