Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on

WASHINGTON - The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.

The update came Monday from Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.

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After 41 days without pay, Daniels – the head of the controllers union – said that each day brings new challenges for air traffic controllers.

"This is not politics, this is not ideology, this is the erosion of the safety margin the flying public never sees, but America relies on every single day," Daniels said. "The added stress leads to fatigue. The fatigue has led to the erosion of safety and the increased risk every day that this shutdown drags on."

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