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Paul Speaks at AAAE Contract Tower Webinar

On July 10, Paul was a guest during a webinar on the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) program, hosted by the FAA, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and AAAE’s affiliated organization, the U.S. Contract Tower […]

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Results of NATCA National Representative Election

NATCA conducted a mail-ballot election for two bargaining units in the 2020 NATCA National Representative Election: the Terminal Automation (AOS) unit and the Flight Services (FSS) unit. Jake Alcombrack was elected AOS National Representative, while incumbent FSS National […]

NCF Launches 25 for 25 Pushup Campaign for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it very difficult for the NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) to conduct its normal activities. In years past, NCF has relied on NATCA’s major events as well as many local events to both raise […]

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BRIEFING REQUESTS: July 15 – Aug. 4, 2020

On August 4, 2020, NATCA requested a briefing on Change 1 and Change 2 to FAA Order JO 7110.65Y – Air Traffic Control.  We are currently waiting for a response from the Agency to our request. […]

SURVEYS: June 29 – Aug. 7, 2020

NATCA recommends participation in the DOT Mission Critical Occupations (MCOs) Assessment Project for the Region X Bargaining Unit NATCA recommends participation in the Human Resource Case Management (HRCM) Survey. Please be aware that this survey is […]

EMP-1.37 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST HIRING

On July 28, 2020, the Agency briefed NATCA regarding revisions to EMP-1.37 Air Traffic Control Specialist Hiring.  EMP-1.37 outlines the Agency’s policies for recruiting, assessing, and selecting candidates for ATCS positions.  The latest version specifies that […]

NATCA NEGOTIATES INTERIM AGREEMENT AT AEX

NATCA has finalized an interim collective bargaining agreement with the Department of Defense, Alexandria Air Traffic Control Tower (AEX), Louisiana Air National Guard, Department of the Air Force, Air National Guard Unit 259th ATCS, Alexandria, LA.  The Interim Agreement […]

HRPM LWS-8.20 PAID PARENTAL LEAVE LANGUAGE BRIEFING

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Agency briefed NATCA on its plans to implement HRPM 8.20, which contains language and provisions intended to administer the new paid leave category for Paid Parental Leave (PPL).  For instance, […]

DOMESTIC TRAVEL POLICY

On July 16, 2020, the Agency briefed NATCA regarding requirements for domestic travel during the phased return to the workplace due to COVID-19.  Under the phased return to the workplace, the Agency will approve overnight domestic […]

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Facility Highlight: Fargo, ND

Fargo has 21 bargaining unit members and is a 100% NATCA facility.  This includes 17 CPCs, 1 CPC-IT, 2 Developmentals and 1 Staff/support specialist. We are a 24 hour, Level 6 up/down with a TRSA and […]

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Member Highlight- Michelle Trudeau, ZID NGL Safety Representative

Tell us about your background:I grew up in Miami, Florida with my mother, my step-dad, and my brother. Much of my family served in the military and my dad worked in the FAA at ZMA.  He […]

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100 Years of Flight Service

Aug. 20 marks the 100-year anniversary of Flight Service. It was 17 years after the Wright brothers’ first flight and three years before the first nonstop transcontinental flight. NATCA is proud to have represented all 17 […]

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Request for Volunteer: IDS-R Article 114 Representative

NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as an IDS-R Article 114 Representative. This is a part-time position, with 16 hours of duty time per pay period.  DUTIES: Aid in the development, implementation, and testing of […]

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The 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and Women’s Right to Vote in the U.S.

This month, we are proud to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that finally gave American women the right to vote. Suffragists began their organized fight for women’s equality in […]

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New NATCA Member Voter Center Assists in Registering to Vote and Voting in Your State (Hatch Act Warning: Do Not Read at Work)

Hatch Act Warning: Please do not view this information in a federal facility, using a federal government-owned computer, or on work time. Also, do not distribute, display, or post this information in a federal facility. Dear Brothers […]

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16th Annual Archie League Awards Banquet Scheduled for May 26, 2021 in Houston

Because of the cancellation of Communicating For Safety 2020, our annual banquet celebration of the Archie League Medal of Safety Award winners is moving to a different event for the first time since 2007. It will be held […]

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NATCA Eastern Region Facility Spotlight- Syracuse

Syracuse Hancock International Airport is a joint use civil-military airport sitting just northeast of Syracuse, NY. The level six tower and approach control facility is home to 25 NATCA members giving them an impressive 96% membership […]

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Rescheduled 18th Biennial Convention Dates Set: May 25-27, 2021

Recently, we announced that NATCA’s 18th Biennial Convention in Houston would be postponed to next spring. We can now confirm those dates: It will be Tuesday-Thursday, May 25-27, 2021, with an opening reception on Monday, May 24. Convention Registration: If […]

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NiW 2020 Canceled; Focus Turns to NiW 2021 in February

NATCA in Washington (NiW) 2020 has been canceled. It had been scheduled for Dec. 9-11, 2020. NiW 2021 is scheduled for Feb. 23-25, 2021. However, we ask that you please stand by for further details about the format […]

CFS 2020 Canceled; Focus Turns to CFS 2021

We are disappointed to announce the cancellation of Communicating For Safety (CFS) 2020, which had been scheduled for Nov. 16-18, 2020. Our attention now turns to CFS 2021, which is scheduled for Sept. 27-29, 2021 at Bally’s in Las Vegas.

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Union Members Feature: AFSCME

We continue to highlight our union sisters and brothers who are also essential workers during the COVID-19 national emergency. Today we thank the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents members in […]

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