Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Bonuses of $10,000 will be awarded to 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during the 43-day government shutdown.
The extra money was announced Thursday by Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford. The FAA is part of the Transportation Department.
"These patriotic men and women never missed a beat and kept the flying public safe throughout the shutdown," Duffy said. "Democrats may not care about their financial well-being, but President Trump does. This award is an acknowledgement of their dedication and a heartfelt appreciation for going above and beyond in service to the nation."
During the shutdown, essential workers, including those in air traffic control, worked without paychecks.
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