The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with flawless attendance records during the recent 43-day federal government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses.
The shutdown, which began in early October and represented the longest in U.S. history, led numerous controllers to take sick days due to the unpaid work.
The absences caused delays at airports nationwide, resulting in government-mandated flight reductions by airlines at 40 major hubs.
Late last month, the FAA implemented ground delays at airports such as Newark, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers were unpaid during the ordeal. All employees are receiving full retroactive pay following the shutdown….
FAA Awards $10,000 Bonuses to 776 Air Traffic Workers Who Had Perfect Attendance During Shutdown
