Trump's Bonus: Only 776 Controllers Get $10K

During the recent government shutdown, only a fraction of the ten thousand air traffic controllers received a proposed ten-thousand-dollar bonus due to perfect attendance requirements. The shutdown led to widespread flight delays and cuts at forty airports, with controllers facing significant financial strain and some taking on side jobs. The decision to limit bonuses has sparked debate about fairness, highlighting challenges faced by federal employees during government closures. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.