DHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

DHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is recalling all furloughed Department of Homeland Security staff to report to their subsequent scheduled shift, despite the continuing partial authorities shutdown. In an official message despatched to DHS staff late Friday afternoon, staff had been informed that “all DHS employees, excepted and non-excepted/non-exempt” are to be returned “to a…

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Embattled Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Recalling 500 Furloughed Flight Attendants After Months of Cancellations

Embattled Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Recalling 500 Furloughed Flight Attendants After Months of Cancellations

Beleaguered budget carrier Spirit Airlines is recalling nearly a third of involuntarily furloughed flight attendants because the airline has faced months of operational woes, including mass cancellations and delays, caused by staffing shortages. On Wednesday, the Florida-based low-cost carrier, headquartered in the Miami Metropolitan area, said it would be sending recall notices to 500 of…

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