美国政府“停摆”不发工资 空管无奈打第二份工

Core Points - 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] - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA employees did not receive their full salaries due to the shutdown, resulting in increased financial strain and a potential rise in safety risks within the aviation system [1][2] - The shortage of air traffic controllers has led to a notable increase in flight delays, with 8,800 and nearly 7,000 flights delayed on October 26 and 27, respectively, primarily due to insufficient staffing [2] Group 1 - The shutdown has forced air traffic controllers to seek additional employment, such as working in restaurants, delivering food, driving for ride-sharing services, and tutoring [1] - The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has reported that the number of controllers taking on part-time jobs is expected to rise from hundreds to thousands as financial pressures mount [1] - Young air traffic controllers, particularly those new to the job or without savings, are facing the greatest economic challenges, which could lead to decreased focus on their work and increased safety risks [1] Group 2 - The inability to pass a temporary funding bill due to partisan disagreements in Congress has resulted in the current government shutdown, affecting many federal employees [2] - The increase in sick leave among air traffic controllers has contributed to significant flight delays, with the proportion of delays attributed to air traffic control rising sharply from an average of 5% to 44% and 24% on the respective days [2] - The long-standing issue of air traffic controller shortages has been exacerbated by the shutdown, leading to increased workloads for those still on duty [3]