SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- With the federal government nearing a possible shutdown, thousands of workers could be furloughed or forced to work without pay.

Congress has until Oct. 1 to approve a federal funding package before a total government shutdown.

If that happens, only essential employees will continue working, but they won’t get paid until Congress reaches a deal.

After failed negotiations on Monday, there’s just one day left before a government shutdown.

“We’ve come down to the wire, and I think right now people are real uncertain about what may happen,” said USAA spokesperson Daniel Diaz.

That means essential government employees continue working, including active-duty military members who serve without pay until Congress reaches a deal.

“Military and federal do some of the

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