SAN JOSE, Calif. - The government shutdown is taking its toll on workers who say they are unsure if or when the next paycheck will arrive.

On Friday, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta held a listening session with furloughed federal employees to better understand their concerns.

The session was mostly closed-door, allowing employees to speak freely about how the shutdown is affecting their families. Workers stressed the fear and frustration they face as the shutdown drags on.

Workers share struggles

What they're saying:

A union leader representing Transportation Security Administration employees asked not to be identified, but said many workers are living paycheck to paycheck.

"We have workers who rent. We have workers who work paycheck to paycheck. Workers trying to be full-time, this is

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