Controllers Explain How Shutdown Is Detrimental to Safety and Efficiency of the National Airspace System and Will Worsen Staffing Crisis WASHINGTON – The partial government shutdown is now in its 24th day, and no resolution is […]
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Aviation stakeholders coalition letter to White House, Senate, House
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NATCA SUES GOVERNMENT OVER FAILURE TO PAY MEMBERS FOR WORK PERFORMED DURING SHUTDOWN
NATCA SUES GOVERNMENT OVER FAILURE TO PAY MEMBERS FOR WORK PERFORMED DURING SHUTDOWN NATCA Seeks Temporary Restraining Order for 5th Amendment Violation WASHINGTON – This morning, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO (NATCA) filed a […]
THURSDAY – AVIATION COMMUNITY RALLIES TO DEMAND AN END TO THE SHUTDOWN
NATCA, aviation groups, and members of Congress will detail how the shutdown is affecting the National Airspace System and must end now WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) and leaders from a large […]
Letter from NATCA to Congressional Leadership
January 3, 2019 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority LeaderUnited States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker-DesignateUnited States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority LeaderUnited States Senate Washington, D.C. […]
Dec. 28, 2018 // Government Shutdown Means Hiring & Training Delays, Worsening Current Air Traffic Controller Staffing Crisis
Fewer fully trained controllers on the job now than any point in last 30 years WASHINGTON – Because of the federal government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has closed its training academy in Oklahoma City […]