Federal workers say the government shutdown is just the latest hardship in a months-long grind of workplace challenges.

Federal employee union leaders say being furloughed or still working, but without pay, has created personal hardships as the government sits largely idle.

Furloughed federal employees are about to start missing paychecks, but they aren't ready to give in yet: "We are willing to take some temporary pain."

Federal workers say the government shutdown is just the latest hardship in a months-long grind of workplace challenges.