Why a increase to federal workers to avoid a shutdown. Federal workers have no say over whether a shutdown occurs.
I could see an increase after then next shutdown (if it comes to that!) as a “bribe” for good behavior. As part of a negotiating & settlement tactic.
Where did you get the idea that federal workers are having a say in whether a shutdown occurs?
They have no "say" - not directly. This is all being managed on behalf of their Sugar Daddies in Congress.