And if no one responds, they’ll just manufacture some sob stories out of thin air.
AFGE will supply them with all they need;)
“Gee, I had to spend some extra time off! My check will be deposited directly into my bank account on Saturday December 29 so I can pay my normal bills for the next two weeks!”
Yep - they probably have an in-house contest to see who comes up with the best story...