Many furloughed federal workers during the 43-day government shutdown have since returned to work and were guaranteed back pay. Hundreds of employees have even signed on for unionization . But over at the U.S. State Department, the mass layoffs of over 1,300 workers have just been finalized despite resolutions ending the longest shutdown in American history.

Now, the fired Foreign Service employees are fighting back as they fear for the safety and security of U.S. travelers abroad. The department's controversial terminations and Reductions in Force (RIF) took place back in the summer. According to the recent shutdown deal, the State Department is not obligated to rescind RIF notices sent during that period. Here is a closer look at the matter, and why it puts U.S. travelers at risk abro

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