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NATCA National Executive Board Statement on Labor Day 2026
WASHINGTON – The following is the official Labor Day 2026 statement of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association’s (NATCA) National Executive Board: “The National Air Traffic Controllers Association honors the labor movement and recognizes the work and sacrifices air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals make every day. “NATCA members ensure our nation has the safest…
Happy Labor Day from the National Executive Board
NATCA Family: On behalf of the NATCA National Executive Board, we recognize the work, dedication, and sacrifices you make every day. We know your value. On Labor Day, we celebrate your vital contributions to our nation. Today, we are also highlighting your essential work to others. We shared the attached video with the AFL-CIO, its…
Celebrating the Work of NATCA Members This Labor Day
NATCA wishes you a happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the unwavering dedication of our members who keep our country moving and recognize the strength that comes from our solidarity and unity. As our Union approaches our 40th anniversary, we are reminded of all we have accomplished together. In September 1986, 72 delegates representing NATCA’s…
Press Releases
NATCA Thanks Congress for Passage of Appropriations to End Shutdown and Fund the Government, Calls on Congress to Pass the Aviation Solvency Act
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) thanks Congress for passing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill that ends the partial government shutdown and provides increased funding for the Federal Aviation Administration through the remainder of the fiscal year. NATCA thanks Appropriations Chair Collins, Ranking Member Murray, Chairman Cole, and Ranking Member DeLauro…
NATCA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS FUNDING TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(WASHINGTON) – Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) expressed its disappointment that Congress was unable to reach an agreement to fund the government and called on legislators to end the government shutdown as soon as possible. This shutdown occurs less than three months after a record-long government shutdown that put unnecessary strain on the traveling public, the economy, and the aviation safety professionals who are vital to maintaining the safety of our…
ICYMI: Video of Press Conference at NATCA’s National Office as Air Traffic Controllers Receive Second Zero-Dollar Paycheck
Earlier today, President Nick Daniels held a press conference at NATCA’s National Office to mark the second consecutive zero-dollar paycheck for the nation’s air traffic controllers. Daniels discussed the growing personal and professional toll that the shutdown is taking on air traffic controllers, and the potential impact on the traveling public as the busy holiday…
Congressional Testimony
Read NATCA President Nick Daniel’s Full Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives
Read the full text of NATCA President Nick Daniel’s testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives here.
NATCA President Santa’s testimony before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Read House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa PDF here Watch the hearing and learn more here. 3-23-23 House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa FINAL[100]Download
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