2025-02-17 23:40:42
The wording in the original post is exact, and does not mention ATCs. It is clearly a political opinion. It would be reasonable to challenge the equivocation in the comments, but it does not require a note. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-1) Author
2025-02-17 23:44:39
NNN - Press Secretary Leavitt’s statement only mentions air traffic control and “safety critical” employees as exempt from the layoffs. The definition of this is vague and may or may not include roles not deemed “critical” - including safety specialist roles within the FAA. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-1-1) Author
2025-02-18 01:07:21
It is important to note that none of the FAA workers who have been fired are air traffic controllers. Probationary workers that have been terminated are new to the organization and typically underperforming. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(16-0-7) Author