The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) offers employment and benefits protections to those who are members of the National Guard or Reserves, or who serve in the uniformed services of the […]

This installment of NATCA’s “Know Your Rights” series will explain the basic information bargaining unit employees need to understand about privileged communications with union representatives. Specifically, the most important thing for bargaining unit employees to know […]

Question: What are my rights if I am subject to reasonable suspicion drug and/or alcohol testing? Answer: The FAA must provide you a written notice outlining the basis of the decision to conduct a reasonable suspicion […]

The Need to Assert Your Privilege against Self-Incrimination during a Disciplinary Proceeding in Order to Trigger Your 5th Amendment Protections In a recent case, the FLRA upheld an arbitration award ruling that the agency had just […]

The ADA Amendments Act became effective on Jan. 1, 2009. Through these amendments, Congress rejected a number of U.S. Supreme Court decisions that it viewed as improperly narrowing ADA coverage in a manner that excluded individuals […]

A recent arbitration loss (not by NATCA) has tested and proven the old adage once again: “Obey Now, Grieve Later.” It is instructive for all represented employees to know that even if you’re right about a […]