Today, hundreds of NATCA members are walking the halls of Congress, driven by a relentless commitment to the future of their profession. These activists are utilizing their ground-level expertise to ensure the perspective of the air […]
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NiW 2026: Prioritizing Workforce Well-being Through Mental Health Reform
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Committee Chair Sarah Grampp (Kansas City Center, ZKC) and National Legislative Committee Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel led a vital briefing today on the current state of mental health and the Union’s […]
NiW 2026: Cultivating the Connections That Drive Legislative Success
Northwest Mountain Regional Legislative Representative Jenny Benjamin and Southwest Regional Legislative Representative Corey Soignet led a briefing today focused on the critical role of relationship-building. As activists prepare for tonight’s House and Senate receptions, the session […]
NiW 2026: Congressional Staff Panel Highlights NATCA Members as Critical Subject Matter Experts
Special Counsel to the President Eugene Freedman moderated a panel featuring top aviation staff from both the House and Senate. The bipartisan discussion included Jo Eckert, Democratic Clerk of the Senate Transportation-Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, Mike Clarke, […]
NiW 2026: EVP Mick Devine Highlights Power of Unified Advocacy
NATCA activists are in Washington this week with a clear mission: to advance the status, professionalism, and working conditions of every NATCA member. Executive Vice President Mick Devine opened NATCA in Washington sessions with a call […]
NiW 2026: First-Time Attendees Join NATCA’s Grassroots Mission
Northwest Mountain Region Legislative Alternate Brittney Armbrust (Colorado Springs Tower, COS) and Senior Political and Legislative Representative Annie Chavez led a foundational briefing to launch 108 first-time attendees into their roles as legislative activists. The session […]