“We can take the risks that we currently do not even calculate, nor predict when the entire system will collapse.” Serious warning send trade unions that, among others, American air traffic controllers represent to the world. They fear that due to the U.s. shutdown, and the safety in the airspace no longer can be guaranteed.
The shutdown in the US now lasts for more than a month. Under the 420,000 affected officials thus without pay fall, are also 50,000 employees of the federal luchtvaartagentschap Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for the safety of travelers in the US. They contend today with more than a doubling of absenteeism compared to the previous year. This is due to the shutdown, but continues because Trump absolutely are limes wall with Mexico wants to burn, and the Democrats don’t want to know.