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Air traffic controllers to miss paycheck as shortages trigger flight delays, cancellations (www.newschannel5.com)

submitted 7 months ago by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/politics@sh.itjust.works

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Air traffic controllers will miss their biweekly paycheck, which would have gone out on Oct. 28, as the government shutdown continues.

It marks the first time during the shutdown — now in its 27th day — that controllers will go without a full paycheck.

Air traffic controllers are classified as essential employees, meaning they are required to report to work during a shutdown. However, officials say sick calls have noticeably increased in recent days.

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[–] Enceladus@lemmy.ca 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Sure, but who would accept being trained for no pay and not knowing when they will be paid?!

[–] zqwzzle@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

The last time this happened the forced the military to take over duties.

[–] Enceladus@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago

Would the military air traffic controllers be paid during a shut down?

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Which would be really convenient timing.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

Might make the Venezuelan invasion a boondoggle