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Air traffic controllers received $0 paychecks amid a prolonged government shutdown.

In Salt Lake City, 300 controllers were affected prompting public awareness efforts.

Controllers face emotional strain but remain committed to work despite financial challenges.

SALT LAKE CITY — It was a tough day Tuesday for thousands of air traffic controllers across the country who received a $0 paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown. In Salt Lake City, around 300 controllers were affected.

Several of them gathered at the baggage claim area of the Salt Lake City International Airport on their time off, handing out leaflets and urging travelers to go to natca.org/actioncenter to pressure lawmakers to end the shutdown so they can get paid.

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