Squeezing more ‘utilization’ out of air traffic controllers who have been understaffed, underpaid and overworked for years will weaken retention and undermine aviation safety.
Tammy Duckworth: “Squeezing more ‘utilization’ out of air traffic controllers who have been understaffed, underpaid and overworked for…”
On the recordSeptember 5, 2026
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Discussing the impact of withholding pay raises.
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