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Air traffic controllers now working without pay

Air traffic controllers at O’Hare Airport rally against government shutdown

Some air traffic controllers at O’Hare Airport gathered together on Tuesday to raise awareness about the risks and staffing issues stemming from the government shutdown.

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Unpaid air traffic controllers say government shutdown puts flying public in danger

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Air traffic controllers union leaders warn government shutdown risks air travel safety

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Air traffic controllers' and pilots' groups demand end to government shutdown

Leaders of organizations representing pilots and air traffic controllers are demanding an end to the shutdown to alleviate an already stressed airspace system.

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Air traffic controllers union says government shutdown is taking a toll

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Air traffic controllers could soon be working without pay until government shutdown ends

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Flyers concerned as staff shortages impact airports nationwide, including Chicago's O'Hare

Staffing shortages have left some air traffic control towers dark and airports facing ground stops and delays, including Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. This follows the government shutdown, which is now in its second week with no end in sight.

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Air traffic controllers say a push to modernize equipment won't fix deeper problems

When a midair collision and a series of radar outages captured attention in the United States this year, some air traffic controllers thought it might finally lead to solutions for a nationwide staffing shortage and other longstanding problems at the ...