NATCA member Renee Zapf (Hillsboro ATCT, HIO) attended a two-day legislative briefing with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and his staff. The briefing took place June 19 and 20 in Portland and Salem. Zapf discussed […]
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NATCA Members Discuss Controller Staffing, Pay Parity with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine
NATCA members Brian Schmelzel (Washington Center, ZDC) and Jonathan Blackwell (ZDC) recently attended a Northern Virginia labor airport caucus meeting with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (Va.). Air traffic controller staffing, pay parity, and the Mental Health […]
Oakland Center Members Attend Golden State Valkyries Game with U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon
On May 28, Oakland Center (ZOA) FacRep Erik Mandt, and local members Johnny Robinson and Precious Kollock joined U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon (Calif.-12) and her staff at the Chase Center for a Golden State Valkyries game. […]
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen Tours Seattle Center (ZSE)
U.S. Rep. and Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Rick Larsen (Wash.-2), his district director Cameron Caldwell, and district scheduler/staff assistant Jessica Zuleta visited Seattle Center (ZSE) on May 27. This was the […]
U.S. Rep. Jim Costa Tours Fresno ATCT/TRACON (FAT)
On May 8, U.S. Representative Jim Costa (Calif.-24) visited Fresno ATCT/TRACON (FAT). He met with local FacRep Jerry O’Gorman and other local members. During the tour, O’Gorman explained NATCA’s legislative priorities, including pay parity, the Mental […]
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda Tours Hilo TRACAB (ITO)
On May 27, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (Hawaii-2) stopped by Hilo TRACAB (ITO) for a tour of the facility. She met with local member Brenden Markwood and others who showed her the new SAID displays that […]
