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Aussie105

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3. Unpaid, unofficial leave?

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 07:03 PM

Nov 10

People in a lot of jobs have a contract, written or not - you get paid for your work.

No pay, so don't turn up. Seems fair.

Those not at work are probably looking hard at other ways to pay their bills - and not sitting at home sulking.

But I'm sure Trump would like to fire them all and fill their seats with hundreds of (non existent) spare controllers, who are just salivating to work at a complex job for no pay. /s

Do the controllers have a Union strong enough to say . . . right, everyone OUT!

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Trump threatens air traffic controllers who have taken time off - CNN [View all] TexasTowelie Nov 10 OP

Enough already.............. Lovie777 Nov 10 #1

How much time has he taken golfing + traveling to play golf? Attilatheblond Nov 10 #2

Unpaid, unofficial leave? Aussie105 Nov 10 #3