美国政府“停摆”不发工资 空管无奈打第二份工

Core Insights - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 28th day, significantly impacting air traffic controllers who are unable to receive their salaries, leading many to take on second jobs to make ends meet [1][2] - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration employees have not received their full salaries due to the shutdown, resulting in increased financial strain and a potential rise in safety risks [1][4] Group 1 - Air traffic controllers are resorting to part-time jobs such as restaurant servers, delivery drivers, and tutors to sustain their livelihoods during the shutdown [1][2] - The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has reported that the number of controllers taking on part-time work is expected to increase from hundreds to thousands as financial pressures mount [2] - Young air traffic controllers, particularly those new to the job or still in training, are facing the greatest economic challenges, making them the most vulnerable group affected by the shutdown [2] Group 2 - The government shutdown was triggered by a failure to pass a temporary funding bill due to disagreements between the Republican and Democratic parties over healthcare-related spending [4] - The shortage of air traffic controllers has led to a significant increase in flight delays, with 8,800 and nearly 7,000 flights delayed on October 26 and 27, respectively [4] - The proportion of flight delays attributed to air traffic controller shortages rose dramatically to 44% and 24% on those days, compared to an average of only 5% before the shutdown [4]