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FAA, air traffic controllers’ union reach agreement on pay bump - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PST

The Federal Aviation Administration and the union that represents air traffic controllers agreed to a deal on workforce changes in return for a much-anticipated 2.8% pay increase.

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Spokane Spokesman-Review· Oct 16, 11:00 PMFAA, air traffic controllers’ union reach agreement on pay bump - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PST

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