During a U.S. federal government shutdown, workers designated as 'essential'—including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and air traffic controllers—are required to continue working without receiving immediate pay.
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Describes employment and pay expectations for designated essential federal workers during a government shutdown.
Government shutdowns can delay infrastructure projects and can result in federal transportation workers, such as TSA agents and air traffic controllers, not being paid on time.
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Federal funding interruptions commonly affect large infrastructure programs and the pay status of federal employees in transportation roles.