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Air Traffic Controllers, Federal Pay and Sick-Outs
Air traffic controllers and Customs and Border Protection agents are navigating the government shutdown, with many required to work without immediate pay. Reports suggest potential mass sick-outs at critical facilities if the shutdown continues past the next pay cycle on October 24th.
FAA Air Traffic Controller Rest Break Agreement
The FAA has announced a new agreement with the air traffic controllers' union (NATCA) to provide longer rest breaks between shifts to combat fatigue. Controllers will now receive 10 to 12 hours off between assignments. However, active controllers report that these changes do little to address the underlying issue of chronic understaffing, which has forced many to work six-day weeks for years.
