Hey fam, the US federal government shutdown has officially hit week three, and the ripple effects are real 😰. With the total federal debt topping a whopping $38 trillion, essential workers are feeling the squeeze.
Take aviation safety staff, for example. Around 60,000 crew members responsible for keeping US airspace in check haven’t seen a paycheck in weeks. Imagine your cousin who works airport security suddenly having to tap into savings, max out credit cards, or pick up side gigs on Uber or DoorDash (kind of like us hustling on Grab or Gojek 😉) just to make ends meet.
Airports are stepping up: unions and authorities are organizing food drives and even boxed lunches to feed unpaid staff. It’s déjà vu from the 2019 shutdown, when high absenteeism among unpaid workers caused flight delays and ramped up the pressure on lawmakers to find a deal.
As the deadlock drags on, families are feeling the uncertainty. For the millions watching, it’s a reminder of how government gridlock can hit everyday lives — from your morning flight check to your side-hustle hustle. Stay tuned, we’ll keep you posted on how this saga unfolds ✈️💼.
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US government shutdown enters third week, impacting millions
cgtn.com
