Government operations in the United States have been halted for three weeks. As a result, more than 60,000 aviation safety workers have not received their salaries. They monitor aircraft flights and ensure safety at airports. They last received partial paychecks in mid-October.
Many workers are now forced to look for side jobs to make a living. Some have started working for delivery services, while others struggle to support their families due to low income.
Some airports have set up food donation points to support employees. For example, at the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport, free products are expected to be distributed. If the problem continues into November, boxed lunches will also be provided.
A Dallas airport employee said he had to take out a loan to cover living expenses. During a similar shutdown in previous years, many workers did not show up for duty, causing long lines at airports.
Political disagreements in Congress continue, and the budget has not yet been approved. If no agreement is reached soon, thousands of federal employees may again go unpaid.
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