As the government shutdown continues to impact federal workers across the nation, tensions are rising between Democratic lawmakers and labor unions. The largest federal workers union has openly criticized Democrats for not responding to calls for a clean continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government. Union leaders, alongside various labor coalitions, are demanding an immediate end to the shutdown, citing financial hardships faced by thousands of employees. Despite the mounting pressure from these groups, many Democrats remain firm in their stance, attributing the blame for the shutdown to Republican leaders. The situation has led to significant rifts between Democrats and union allies, with some union leaders even backing potential Republican plans to resolve the deadlock. With implications for upcoming gubernatorial elections and increasing hardship among federal employees, the pressure for a resolution intensifies.