Grounded paychecks: 60,000 air safety workers tighten belts as US shutdown drags on
October 2025 4 views 3:10Thousands of TSA officers and air traffic controllers are going unpaid as the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its third week. Workers are struggling to cover basic expenses, with some taking loans or side jobs just to make ends meet. Airports are offering food assistance, but it’s not enough. Lawmakers are still deadlocked over a funding bill, leaving essential workers in financial uncertainty.