Air traffic controllers say they are caught in middle of shutdown battle: 'Safety is not a partisan issue'

Air traffic controllers say they are caught in middle of shutdown battle: 'Safety is not a partisan issue'



About 10,000 air traffic controllers continue to work in airports across the country without pay. It’s an inherently stressful job. Even before the shutdown, staffing levels at air traffic control towers have been at a 30-year low, meaning people are often working eight- to 10-hour shifts, sometimes six days a week.

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