--- title: Potential federal default could have domino effect on local government description: The America’s Work Force Union Podcast is the nation’s premier daily labor program. Laurie Glicker from AFGE Local 3283 joined us on today’s show. image: https://awf.labortools.com/hubfs/afge%20blue%20mic.jpg --- 1 min read Season 4, Episode 97 # Potential federal default could have domino effect on local government [ awfblog ](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/author/awfblog) May 17, 2023 [Labor Issues](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/labor-issues) [America's Work Force Union Podcast](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/americas-work-force-union-podcast) [Government](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/government) [AFGE](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/afge) [AWF](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/awf) [Labor-Management](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/labor-management) [Government Affairs and Policy](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/government-affairs-and-policy) [Economic Impact](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/economic-impact) [Union Responsibilities](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/union-responsibilities) [Union Issues](https://awf.labortools.com/listen/tag/union-issues) ![AFGE-Logo-Square@2x](https://awf.labortools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AmericasWorkForce/sponsor%20logos/AFGE-Logo-Square@2x.png?width=804&height=812&name=AFGE-Logo-Square@2x.png)   Guest Name: --- Laurie Glicker Guest Website: --- [https://local3283.org/](https://local3283.org/)  Guest Social Media: --- [ Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Afge-local-3283/100068361403187/) [ Twitter](https://twitter.com/AFGENational) [ YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/afgeonline) [ LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/afge) Supportive Documents: --- Laurie Glicker, Executive Vice President of the [American Federation of Government Employees Local 3283](https://local3283.org/) joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the what the impact could be if the federal government does not increase the national debt ceiling. She also talked about the implementation of artificial intelligence and some of the perceived threats government employees could face. AFGE Local 3283 represents the Defense, Finance and Account Services members in the Cleveland area. There are 700 active members in the Local. During her time on the podcast, Glicker discussed the upcoming deadline for the federal government to agree to raise the debt ceiling. If they do not agree by the June 1 deadline, Glicker shared some of the different consequences. Mortgage rates and insurance costs would increase as salaries stay the same, she said. Social Security field offices would close, causing disability decisions to be further delayed and the Transportation Security Administration would have to furlough employees creating longer lines during summer travel and beyond. The conversation switched to recent discussions surrounding the implementation of artificial intelligence and the possibilities and potential risks involved. 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