NLC: Legislative Issues Archives

NATCA Members, Family, and Friends Have Sent More Than 27,000 Messages Calling on Congress to Protect Our Retirements…Let’s Keep These Messages Coming

Since our Union launched a campaign on Monday evening, NATCA members and our allies have sent more than 27,000 messages to members of Congress calling on them to protect the federal retirement benefits of air traffic […]

Tell Members of Congress They Need to Protect Retirement Benefits for Air Traffic Controllers

Earlier this month, the House passed its budget framework (budget resolution), establishing top-line limits for spending, taxes, deficits, and the public debt. The budget resolution is not law, but it provides a blueprint with instructions on […]

First-Time Attendees Shine at NATCA in Washington, Ready to Make Legislative Impact

This morning was a pivotal moment for the 130 first-time attendees at #NATCAinWashington. As they prepared to travel to Capitol Hill, they gathered to immerse themselves in the essence of advocacy that defines NATCA. Our Union’s […]

Advanced Legislative Activism Training Held in Washington, D.C.

NATCA members from the Central, Eastern, Great Lakes, New England, Northwest Mountain, Southwest, and Western Pacific regions took part in Advanced Legislative Activism Training (ALAT) on Feb. 21-23. Participants joined instructors National Legislative Committee (NLC) Vice […]

NATCA at Hakeem Jeffries Event

John F. Kennedy ATCT (JFK) Vice President Erick Carlo and Eastern Region (NEA) Alternate Legislative Representative Dave Romano (New York Center, ZNY) attended an event in August with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries from New York’s 8th District. […]

Santa Discusses Policy Priorities with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

On Thursday, May 26, President Rich Santa had a phone call with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a key member of the House leadership. Santa thanked Rep. Jeffries for […]