Only 8% of aircraft traffic controllers would be eligible for a $10K "patriot" bonus after the govetnment shutdown. This is not acceptable to ATC personnel. They also have decades old issues which are not being addressed.
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https://www.thetravel.com/us-air-traffic-controllers-reject-faa-10k-government-shutdown-bonus-due-to-workplace-issues/
U.S. Air Traffic Controllers Reject FAA's $10K "Patriot Bonus" With A Stern Response And Unresolved Shutdown Complaints

Some air traffic controllers feel the FAA's attendance reward is "insulting" for very specific reasons that span decades.

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