Air traffic controller working unpaid during shutdown delivers food to support family

Name: Air traffic controller working unpaid during shutdown delivers food to support family
Uploaded: 2025-10-25T00:23:53.325Z
Duration: 1 min 46 s
Description: Air traffic controllers are among the hundreds of thousands of federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Though deemed essential, theyre working without pay, putting serious strain on both their finances and daily operations.

CBS America · 13 days ago

CBS America

13 days ago

Air traffic controllers are among the hundreds of thousands of federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Though deemed essential, they're working without pay, putting serious strain on both their finances and daily operations.

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Air traffic controllers are working without pay due to the government shutdown.
This is the first time TSA workers and 13,000 air traffic controllers have missed a full paycheck. 11s
Flight delays have increased significantly, with absences causing 53% of delays nationwide. 17s
A Washington, D.C. controller is delivering food on his days off to support his family. 37s
Transportation officials warn delays and cancellations will worsen if the shutdown continues. 1m 35s

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