Information Technology (ITC) [CONCEPT DRAFT]

The 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. […]

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ZAN FacRep Letter to the Editor Published in Anchorage Daily News

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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Sen. Moran Thanks Controllers During Senate Commerce Committee Hearing

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 […]

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Senate Interested in Changing Benefits for FCT Controllers

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 […]

Boots on the … Web, For Now: Remote Activism Brings Challenges

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 […]

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Virtual Grassroots NATCA Activism: Oregon

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 […]

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NATCA Seeks Relief for Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic

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 […]

May 2020 New England Regional Update

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 […]

Virtual Grassroots NATCA Activism: Kansas

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. […]

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Virtual Grassroots NATCA Activism: Washington

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. […]

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Virtual Grassroots NATCA Activism: Minnesota

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 […]

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Union Support, Resources and Solidarity

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, […]

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H.R. 1108/S. 762 Aviation Funding Stability Act

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 […]

Advocating for Paid Parental Leave for FAA Employees

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 […]

Virtual Grassroots NATCA Activism: Utah

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. […]

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NLC Helps Kick Off NATCA Academy Virtual Learning With Politics Class

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 […]

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Congressional Schedule

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 […]

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SURVEYS: MAY 4 – 29, 2020

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. […]

BRIEFING REQUESTS: MAY 4 – 18, 2020

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 […]

PASS/FAIL MID-CYCLE REVIEW DUE DATE EXTENSION

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 […]

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EMP-1.27 FURLOUGH MOU

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 […]

TEMPORARY EXCEPTION TO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION SERVICE POLICY REGARDING VOLUNTARY USE OF N95 FILTERING FACEPIECE RESPIRATORS

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 […]

PHASED EXPANSION OF EOC TO 24X7 OPERATIONS & CENTRALIZATION OF CERTAIN FUNCTIONS – LEESBURG, VA

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 […]

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HRPM PB 115, PAID LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT (FFCRA) BRIEFING

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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Senate Commerce Committee Considers Legislation to Protect NATCA Workforce

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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SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE

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 […]

NAS Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)

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 […]

IDSR- Information Display System Replacement Program

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 […]

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Hatch Act Tip of the Month

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 […]

NATCA-Sponsored Smithsonian STEM Video on ATC Nominated for Emmy Award

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 […]

PRE-3.11 NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL

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 […]

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Union Members Feature: NALC

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 Telecon Notes | May 13, 2020

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 […]

Notable Quotable

“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 […]

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Memorial Day 2020

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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From the Archives, May 2010: A Copy of the Red Book Contract Was Presented to House T&I Chairman Oberstar at NiW as Thanks for His Courageous Leadership

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 […]

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NATCA-led EAA Pilot Webinar on Weather Draws Big Interest

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 […]

EASTERN REGION UPDATE MAY 2020 – HATCH ACT WARNING- Do not take action on, or forward this while on federal property or on duty time

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 Masks for Sale on Store Website

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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