Air Traffic Controllers Finally Get Back Pay After 43-Day Government Shutdown
Air traffic controllers have received their back pay following the recent 43-day government shutdown. One controller even received a $400 check from the 2019 shutdown settlement just weeks before the latest closure. Secretary Sean Duffy has expressed support for a $10,000 bonus for controllers who worked through the shutdown.
Controllers had previously sued the federal government for unpaid overtime and compensation during the 2018-2019 shutdown. This time, they will be paid for all work done during the recent shutdown. Secretary Duffy announced that controllers would receive 70% of their pay within 48 hours of the government reopening, with the remaining 30% about a week later. However, some controllers are concerned about accurately calculating their back pay, citing previous issues with accurate payment. Dozens of controllers had sued in 2019 for withheld overtime and other pay during the 2018-2019 shutdown. The bulk of the recent back pay is expected to be received within days.
The federal government is now open again, and air traffic controllers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they will be compensated for their work during the shutdown. The back pay process is underway, with most controllers set to receive their payments within days. Secretary Duffy's proposed $10,000 bonus for controllers who worked through the shutdown is still under consideration.
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