We Guide You Home We Guide You HomeThe National Information Technology Committee ensures that IT resources within NATCA are used to their fullest potential. The Committee develops policy for IT resources, which is submitted for adoption and implementation by the National Executive Board. […]
Thanks Sen. Sullivan As an air traffic controller and president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) Local ZAN, I’d like to recognize Sen. Dan Sullivan for his steadfast commitment to protect all Alaskans during […]
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The CONTRACT Act was discussed during the Senate Commerce Committee’s hearing on May 6, entitled, “The State of the Aviation Industry: Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., in talking about the […]
As Published in Federal News Network: The Senate is interested in changing up benefits for a group of federal retirees – contract tower air traffic controllers – Air traffic controllers in the Federal Aviation Administration typically must […]
NATCA Boots on the Ground members Bob and Valerie Butterworth officially started their 2020 Boots cycle for Pennsylvania on May 1 — remotely. Both Bob and Valerie are an integral part of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO’s state-level […]
Portland, Ore., ATCT (PDX) members Terry Sullivan and Lisa Gilmore have been working on building and maintaining NATCA’s Congressional relationships in Oregon. Currently, that just means making a few phone calls. Members of Congress, like everyone […]
Senior leadership from NATCA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continue to collaborate frequently on ways to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the National Airspace System (NAS). Each day, NATCA is fighting for the health […]
Brothers and Sisters of New England, I hope this email finds you healthy. Another month of quarantine behind us and now onto the summer. This month saw many new changes for our membership. Those changes include […]
Kansas State Legislative Coordinator Jami Davis, fellow Kansas City Center (ZKC) member Nathan Burch, and Kansas City ATCT (MCI) member Kristen McTee joined Congresswoman Sharice Davids for her monthly labor roundtable meeting via video conference recently. […]
NATCAvists Denise Spencer (Seattle Center, ZSE) and Mark Bonner (Everett Paine Field ATCT, PAE) participated in a Zoom call with House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen, D-Wash., on May 20 along with several local business people. […]
Minnesota State Legislative Coordinator Mitch Becker (Minneapolis Center, ZMP) recently participated in a video conference labor roundtable with Congresswoman Angie Craig, discussing and asking for input on what future COVID-19 relief bills should contain to help […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The labor movement gains its strength from our common belief that all workers are inherently valuable and have an undeniable right to a fair, just, and dignified life regardless of race, religion, […]
The Aviation Funding Stability Act (H.R. 1108/S. 762) was introduced following the 35-day government shutdown that wreaked havoc on the National Airspace System and our workforce. If enacted, this legislation would ensure that the system continues to […]
On May 13, NATCA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for qualifying events occurring on or after Oct. 1, 2020. This benefit covers all members […]
Salt Lake Center (ZLC) NATCA members Tyler Ellis (pictured top left and bottom right) and Caryn Morrison (bottom left) had a virtual meeting with Rep. Ben McAdams (top right) and his Chief of Staff Nichole Dunn. […]
On May 13 and May 23, the National Legislative Committee (NLC) held an online class as part of the new NATCA Academy Virtual Learning program titled “You Hate Politics Too? Let’s Talk.” The class dispelled myths […]
The congressional schedule has been evolving constantly due to the COVID-19 national emergency. The House was in session yesterday, May 27, and again today, May 28, while the Senate will be back in session the week […]
NATCA recommends participation in the Automated Inventory Tracking System (AITS) Survey for the Region X ACQ bargaining unit. NATCA recommends participation in the Real Estate Management System (REMs) Survey for the Region X ACQ bargaining unit. […]
On May 18, 2020, NATCA requested a briefing on FAA Order 8260.26.G, Establishing Submission Cutoff Dates for Civil Instrument Flight Procedures. We are currently in the process of scheduling this briefing. POCs: Labor Relations Staff Representative […]
On May 15, 2020, the Agency briefed NATCA regarding its extension of the pass/fail mid-cycle review due date from April 30 to May 31, 2020. The extension is due to issues that have arisen as a […]
On May 15, 2020, NATCA and the Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning HRPM EMP-1.27 Furlough, EMP-1.27a Shutdown Furlough, EMP-1.27b Discretionary Furlough, EMP-1.27c Weather (Emergency) Furlough, and related HRPM Reference Materials. The MOU supplements […]
On May 15, 2020, the FAA briefed on the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) organization’s plan to temporarily lift the ban on the voluntary use of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (“N95 masks”). AIR currently has policies in […]
On April 13, 2020, NATCA was informed by the Agency of its plans to expand the Enterprise Operations Center (EOC), AIF-10 (under AIT) from its current daytime weekday operation to a 24×7 operation, and to centralize […]
On April 17, 2020, NATCA was informed by the Agency of its plans to immediately implement the Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM) Policy Bulletin 115, Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which […]
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The Senate Commerce Committee held a markup on May 20 during which legislation was considered that would, if enacted, offer protections to the workforce NATCA represents. NATCA worked closely with Committee members and staff to ensure […]
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Dan Hamilton (SFO) is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air […]
Jon Shedden represents the NATCA membership as the Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) VoICE program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging voice switches, as […]
Richie Smith (N90) is the Article 114 IDSR Representative Background: The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The […]
Federal employees may not solicit, accept, or receive campaign contributions. Federal employee NATCA members may not suggest or ask anyone to make political contributions at any time. Thus, they should neither provide links to the political […]
The NATCA-sponsored STEM in 30 video series episode, “Top of the Tower: How Air Traffic Control Keeps the Skies Safe” has been nominated for a Capital Emmy award by the National Capital Chapter of the National […]
On April 30, 2020, the Agency briefed NATCA regarding the establishment of PRE-3.11 Night Differential. PRE-3.11 replaces and cancels portions of: (1) FAA Order 3550.10 Pay Administration Chapter 2: Premium Pay; and (2) Personnel Reform Implementation […]
NATCA continues to highlight our union sisters and brothers who are also essential workers during the COVID-19 national emergency. Michelle Simmons is a union sister letter carrier who lives and works in Grand Island, Neb. Simmons […]
Region X –The following contains the Region X leadership representatives call notes for May. I continue to be convinced that we are stronger as a union when we are educated and informed of what is occurring […]
“I want to give a special shout-out to the air traffic controllers who have worked so hard to keep our national airspace open and safe. This department is working with you 24/7.”DOT Secretary Elaine Chao, in a […]
Central Region Brothers and Sisters, Memorial Day primarily is a time to remember and honor the armed service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. When the world isn’t turned upside down by a […]
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On May 25, 2010, at NATCA in Washington, NATCA President Paul Rinaldi proudly presented a copy of the 2009 Red Book Collective Bargaining Agreement onstage to one of the most loyal and passionate Congressional champions NATCA […]
Even though the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh has been canceled this year, taking away NATCA’s opportunity to meet with pilots in person at the annual fly-in event, interest in pilot-controller communications – all year long […]
Brothers and Sisters, Whether you are traveling, working, or just staying home over this long Memorial Weekend, please be safe and take a few minutes to remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for […]
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NATCA has procured higher-quality, thicker cloth face masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. The CDC also advises the use […]
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May 15, 2020
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has appointed National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert to the newly-formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB). The WIAAB was established on Oct. […]
March 12, 2020
Brothers and Sisters, The NATCA staff, the members we represent, the great work we do, and the airspace system we safeguard are of the utmost importance to us. As the situation with COVID-19 changes by what […]
March 9, 2020
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association congratulates Larry Willis and Greg Regan on being re-elected to a second term as President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively, of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), and recognizes TTD for its 30th anniversary.
January 20, 2020
On MLK Day 2020, we not only honor one of the greatest heroes of American history, but we also express our thanks to all of you who do so much to make our Union as great as it is.
December 12, 2019
WASHINGTON – The 16,000 members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) who have been proud to stand with their brothers and sisters of UAW General Motors, today extend congratulations to them for ratifying the 2019 […]
December 12, 2019
WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) today joins the nation and constituents of Maryland’s 7th congressional district in mourning the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings, who in addition to his passionate pursuit of […]
