Roll Call Vote Demonstrates Union Democracy in Action

On the afternoon of day two at NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention, delegates participated in a rare roll call vote on one of the proposed amendments to the NATCA Constitution.

Unlike a standard voice or electronic vote, a roll call requires each delegate to publicly state how all the votes they represent are cast. Delegates lined up and, one by one, spoke their vote counts aloud to Convention Chair and NATCA President Nick Daniels.

This process is a powerful example of union democracy in action. Each delegate must speak not just for themselves, but for the collective voice of their facility, emphasizing that each member is an individual whose position is counted, acknowledged, and respected.

This vote reflected the seriousness of the business of convention and the commitment of NATCA members to engage fully in the decisions that shape their Union. The last time NATCA held a roll call vote was at the 15th Biennial Convention in 2014 in Minneapolis. Moments like these strengthen the integrity of the Union and reinforce that every voice matters.