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Old May 23rd 07, 07:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default FAA's Answer to ATC Retirement Bubble Staffing Shortfall

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
Larry Dighera wrote:
Isn't a policy that reduces staffing, and then authorizes mandatory
overtime (with its federally mandated time-and-a-half pay rate) just a
bit irrational?



I'll bet is cheaper to pay two guys for 60 hours each than 3 for 40.




Me too, when everything beyond the hourly cash pay rate is honestly
accounted for.