Quitting and striking are different. Sure you could quit, but then when the shutdown ends, you won't have a job at all. I'm sure some people may consider that

Quitting and striking are different. Sure you could quit, but then when the shutdown ends, you won't have a job at all. I'm sure some people may consider that option, but others may be hoping to ride it out. Remember, some people want to stay in a federal job due to retirement plans, etc. so they are thinking beyond the short term effects.