Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
What happened last time? I don’t remember.
ATC staffing in the northeast reached a point where airlines could not handle the delays, crews timed out while out of position, and big meltdowns ensued.
Kind of like SWA's software... it's all fine until it isn't, then chain reaction.
Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
One thing I don’t understand is why the government gives backpay to employees for work they didn’t do. They furlough the non-essential employees, then make them whole when they come back from furlough.
Because GS unions are one of the key, if not THE key, political constituency of one of the parties. Those folks are rooting for a lengthy shutdown... paid vacay, enjoy some fall scenery with no summer crowds, all courtesy of Uncle.
Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
The TSA and ATC aren’t working for free. They’re working for delayed pay.
They should get interest on their backpay.