Aviation Coalition Warns Congress: Unpaid Essential Work Threatens Air Safety and Security
The Modern Skies Coalition has issued an urgent statement calling on the U.S. Congress to prevent essential aviation personnel from working without pay. The group argues that forcing critical staff, such as air traffic controllers and security officers, to work unpaid during government shutdowns creates significant financial and mental stress. This distraction, they warn, directly jeopardizes the safety and security of the national airspace system. The coalition insists that Congress must take action to ensure these frontline professionals are always paid on time to protect both the workers and the flying public.
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