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I’m an air traffic controller. We’re struggling in the shutdown.

I have been a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controller for 16 years. This is my third government shutdown. Each one chips away a little more at the sense of stability and trust my ...
Forbes

Those Air Traffic Controller Bonuses Now Face Bipartisan Criticism

The Transportation Department is drawing bipartisan criticism for rewarding $10,000 bonuses to a small number of air traffic controllers and technicians while ignoring the vast majority of the ...
AZFamily

Arizona air traffic controllers face financial strain as shutdown enters day 30

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s day 30 of the government shutdown, and essential federal employees like air traffic controllers are feeling the financial strain. Stress is part of the job for air traffic ...
OPB

Air traffic controllers warn of ‘tipping point’ as U.S. government shutdown drags on

The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to delay flights across the U.S. because of staffing shortages at dozens of air traffic control facilities, making for one of the most difficult days to ...
Los Angeles Times

Unpaid and stressed out: Air traffic controllers are struggling through shutdown, says union leader

The signs of a government shutdown were evident at airports nationwide. More than 50 flights were canceled at Los Angeles International Airport, while San Diego International Airport suffered a dozen ...