At Newark Liberty International Airport, significant operational issues have led to air traffic controllers going on trauma leave. Staffing shortages and technical failures, including a loss of radar and radio communication, culminated in over 400 flight disruptions on one day alone. Officials highlight the emotional toll on controllers, with some needing to take leave under federal compensation laws after a distressing incident where communication systems failed. This has reignited concerns about safety and controller well-being in the air traffic management system.
"Due to the event, the controllers took absence under the Federal Employees Compensation Act. This program covers all federal employees that are physically injured or experience a traumatic event on the job."
"The dedicated, American, hardworking employees who serve as controllers are the foundation of our air traffic control system."
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