Air Traffic Controllers Resign Daily During Government Shutdown Due to Unpaid Work and Stress
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Summary
Air traffic controllers are resigning daily due to stress and financial hardship caused by the ongoing government shutdown, which has left approximately 730,000 federal employees working without pay since October 1. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association reports that controllers are quitting at unprecedented rates, with the system already 400 controllers short compared to the 2019 shutdown, creating safety concerns and operational strain on the aviation system.
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We hadn't seen that before. And we're also 400 controllers short—shorter than we were in the 2019 shutdown
Air traffic controllers are federal workers, which means they are part of the approximately 730,000 federal employees working without pay since the shutdown began on Oct. 1
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