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Default (2008-07-16) NS-RFC: One seat or two?

sf wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:49:16 -0400, "Virginia Tadrzynski"
> > wrote:
>
>> Especially after the report regarding the air traffic controllers. After
>> deregulation by Reagan, they now work on average of 10-12 hour shifts and
>> get paid around $18k a year. They are wondering why the pool of controllers
>> is inexperienced/inept. They get what they pay for.

>
> Unbelievable. I hoped they were back to a respected, professional
> status after all these years. They hold our lives in the palm of
> their hands.
>

I think Ginny's facts are inaccurate. That figure is about $8.50/hour.
Burger King pays that much. I suspect something is amiss here?