Air traffic controllers miss first full paycheck due to shutdown
CBS America · 9 days ago
CBS America
9 days ago
The union representing air traffic controllers says its members missed their first full paychecks on Tuesday (October 28) . Air traffic controllers are considered essential federal employees and must continue to work, unpaid, through the government shutdown.
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- Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck during the government shutdown.
- Controllers are required to work without pay and many are taking second jobs. 1m 17s
- Increased stress and exhaustion among controllers have led to more calling out sick. 1m 42s
- Flight delays and cancellations have risen, but officials say flying remains safe. 2m 41s
- The situation is expected to persist as long as the government shutdown continues. 3m 3s