Americans’ Perception of Federal Workers Improves
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iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — It’s been nearly a year since the partial government shutdown that practically everyone now would like to forget, especially the many federal workers who were furloughed during the 16-day standoff.
However, in what could be termed a silver lining in that dark cloud, a George Washington University poll suggests that the shutdown may have actually improved the public perception of people who work for the government.
Prior to the Oct. 1 stoppage, 61 percent of respondents said they either had “some” or a “lot” of confidence in federal civilian workers.
According to the latest figures released Monday, 73 percent now have “some” or a “lot” of confidence in federal workers.
The researchers believe that a greater appreciation for these workers developed when Americans had to go without certain services.
Meanwhile, the survey of 1,000 adults also found that far more Democrats than Republicans valued those who chose careers in federal service.
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