As the partial government shutdown entered Day 25, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO (NATCA) today filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of its 15,000 members who have not been paid for their work since the FAA’s appropriations lapsed in late December. The suit asks for a temporary restraining order against the government, as well as an injunction demanding the government halt any additional pay blockages against air traffic controllers.
NATCA Files Suit Against the Federal Government Over Back Wages
Key Takeaways:
- The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) sued the U.S. government, including President Trump, to demand payment for its 15,000 essential air traffic controller members who are working without pay during the partial shutdown.
- The lawsuit highlights the severe strain on controllers, who are working mandatory long shifts without pay and support staff, leading to concerns about morale, potential mass retirements, and the overall stability of the National Airspace System.
- Although an initial request for a temporary restraining order was denied, the court acknowledged the hardships faced by controllers and expedited a hearing for a preliminary injunction.
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