FacRep Corner

The FAA has proposed to discipline you. What do you do? Under law and contract you have the right to union representation. You should contact your FacRep, who can assist you. The first thing you should […]

Bargaining unit employees who hold a “Testing Designated Position” or TDP are subject to random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing pursuant to DOT Order 3910.1C. Employees subject to substance abuse testing have the […]

As detailed below you have the right to file discrimination claims through the grievance or EEO process. You can’t do both. Many times individuals have tried to raise a discrimination claim through both the grievance procedure […]

Has an FAA manager threatened that it would be better for you not to join NATCA if you want to get promoted at the FAA? Were you denied union representation during an investigation where you feared […]

As employees, one of the most difficult situations that can happen is being charged with wrongdoing. However, even if the employee admits to the charges, the employee does not automatically receive the maximum penalty thanks to […]

The agency is now using off-duty alcohol related offense as a basis to discipline employees. This Know Your Rights article is intended to inform bargaining unit employees concerning the agency’s policy and to educate the BUEs […]