They are not going to get paid in the next round because of this shutdown. And again for guys like Jack, I'm grateful. But I think it's important for America to understand that We're asking our air traffic controllers to not just work five days or 40 hours a week. We're asking them to work oftentimes six days, 50, 50 plus hours a week because we don't have enough controllers. And then to think Bhatia, that after that they have to go and drive for doordash or drive for Uber so they're going to have enough money to put food on the table or pay their mortgage. (09:41–09:54)
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Asserts that air traffic controllers are working extended hours due to a shortage of controllers.
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