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