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Controllers’ Commitment to the Safety of Every Person in the Sky Never Changes
Friday, August 7. Watch that line of weather walk into some of the busiest airspace in the world. Every yellow indicator is an aircraft counting on an air traffic controller. Every aircraft landed and departed safely. The weather may change, but our commitment to the safety of every person in the sky never does. All…
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross (N.C.-2) Tours Raleigh-Durham ATCT (RDU)
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross (N.C.-2) toured Raleigh-Durham ATCT (RDU) on June 22, 2026. This was Congresswoman Ross’ fourth facility visit in the past three years, showing her commitment to aviation safety and the future of Raleigh-Durham International Airport. NATCA member James Walsh (Raleigh-Durham ATCT, RDU) led this facility tour. During the visit, Rep. Ross spoke…
Boots on the Ground Program Launches 2026 Educational Activism Efforts
Fifteen retired NATCA members met with NATCA leadership on July 2, 2026, officially kicking off this year’s educational activism efforts. The Boots on the Ground (BOTG) program empowers retired NATCA members to connect with fellow AFL-CIO union members, educating them about candidates in upcoming elections. Through peer-to-peer outreach, BOTG activists help inform the labor community…
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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