FacRep Corner

Grievances are the primary way of dealing with virtually any workplace disputes, even more so than actual negotiations. Under the law, and under the contract, employees can file grievances on just about anything that impacts the […]

The parties agreed to a new provision in Article 66, Section 8 concerning appealing temporarily medically disqualified status to the Federal Air Surgeon for review. The ability to appeal to the Federal Air Surgeon at the […]

You have a right to obtain information from the FAA concerning yourself and matters that affect your employment. Employees and NATCA Representatives have a right to request information from the FAA. Several statutes exist that protect […]

Federal employees often encounter problems at work that they want to report, but sometimes fear retaliation. The MSPB has recently set out guidelines that provide details about what is considered lawfully protected whistleblowing (“protected disclosures”), and […]

You have the right to file a grievance over any complaint concerning your employment within 20 days of the event giving rise to the complaint. You have the right to file grievances or engage in any […]

There are many times when the Agency attempts to interact with members of NATCA’s bargaining units without the benefit of a Union representative. One of the most alarming examples of the Agency’s failure to afford employees […]