New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- As the US government shutdown enters its third week, air traffic controllers continue working without pay- often six days a week, totalling up to 60 hours. The US government shutdown, which began on 1 October left them with only a partial payment on 14 October for work performed before the shutdown. They now face a situation where they will not receive any compensation for next two weeks of work.

Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), told Fortune that the lack of compensation has put severe financial strain on workers already burdened by demanding shifts.

"To think that somehow we can live with, 'You'll get paid eventually,' that doesn't pay the creditors, that doesn't...