The government shutdown has reached an eighth day with still no end in sight. Meanwhile, the number of flight delays across the country is beginning to creep up as federal transportation workers, especially air traffic controllers, continue to work without pay. Some may call out sick due to increasing stress and potential distractions in their high-stakes roles.

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) , which represents air traffic controllers in the U.S., says that there is no coordinated effort or plan to not show up to work. But the union says pressure on an already stressed system is mounting.

"Our job is to communicate for safety to the American people," NATCA president Nick Daniels said. "Our job is to stand up when we say there is too much risk in this system. An

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