ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The union that represents the air traffic controllers say they are coming to work stressed out, short-staffed and without pay — but says it’s still safe to fly.
“This is a severely understaffed system where one person can make a difference,” said Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.
Air traffic controllers are considered essential employees and have to work, despite going without pay during the ongoing federal government shutdown…