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US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day
(www.theguardian.com)
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Airport workers should strike. That'll settle the whole thing right quick. Bring us back to September 12 2001.
Ronald Reagan had something to say about that. I'd quote him but I don't want 10% tariffs added to all my comments.
Ronald Reagon cracked down on air traffic controllers. If the whole airport goes on strike it will cancel flights. Or even if pilots and flight crews start a strike.
Pilots should strike because it's simply unsafe.
Screw striking. Waste of time when the government will just call it an illegal strike.
When the bullshit outpaces the pay, walk away. Find another job.
i suspect alot of the ATC are stuck in the job, are likely unable to find a job equal to that pay. many of them arnt Young and are nearing retirement.
I bet they can find somewhere paying them more than nothing tho.
true, i heard international atc are sought after. probably australia or some eu country? its a niche enough specialty because of its shortage and competitive hiring, they need it elsewhere.
Governments have a habit of calling strikes illegal. You do them anyway because they work.
threaten to quit, which isnt a strike, or take leave of absense indefnitely.
Coud also fill out an FMLA to take care of a family member or something and take an excused leave.