Transportation Sec. Duffy: Shutdown will have 'long term' impacts on air traffic control system

Air Traffic Controller Workforce - Air traffic controllers are expected to receive pay stubs indicating zero pay for the upcoming week [1] - Many air traffic controllers cannot afford to miss two paychecks [1] - The air system is already short 2,000 to 3,000 air traffic controllers [2] - Current situation is making it more challenging to retain controllers, potentially leading to controllers leaving the system [2] Potential Consequences - Air traffic controllers may need to seek second jobs or change careers due to financial strain [2] - This situation could have long-term impacts on the air system [3]