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Union Leaders Demand Democrats End Government Shutdown Now

11/2/2025

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The American Federation of Government Employees and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association urge Democrats to end the shutdown.
They say TSA employees and air traffic controllers work without pay.
They push for a clean continuing resolution to fund the government.
Polls show growing blame on Democrats for the shutdown as Republicans remain indifferent to federal workers.

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Story summary

The American Federation of Government Employees and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association urge Democrats to end the shutdown.
They say TSA employees and air traffic controllers work without pay.
They push for a clean continuing resolution to fund the government.
Polls show growing blame on Democrats for the shutdown as Republicans remain indifferent to federal workers.