Notices do little to get strikers on job
Washington reports indicate the third day of a nationwide strike by about 13 000 air traffic controllers yielded little effect from government notices. Few crossed picket lines, FAA said 14 of 223 in New York area reported for the 3 p.m. shift. Reagan warned firings would proceed. PATCO leadership urged perseverance as fines mounted and flight schedules felt the impact nationwide.
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Defiant air controllers jailed after stayaway ends
UPI reports federal judges in Virginia and Kansas ordered leaders of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization jailed as the presidential deadline to return to work passed. By mid afternoon, 39 criminal citations were issued against strikers, with some leaders released on bond.
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Veteran air traffic controller cites burnout and calls for reform
veteran controller Scheivert says high traffic volume and shift work create stress and that recognition for a specialized profession is lacking. He retired at 37 after early burnout, comparing the strain to a fighter taking too many hits, amid federal threats to fire all strifers and replace them.
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