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Unum Long Term Disability Insurance Open Enrollment Extended Until Jan 16, 2026
NATCA is pleased to announce the extension of the open enrollment period through Jan. 16, 2026 for our exclusive long-term disability (LTD) insurance benefit with Unum! Our LTD plan with Unum protects a large portion of your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. This benefit is available exclusively to…
Be on the Lookout! 2026 Calendars Are in the Mail!
NATCA members who requested a 2026 calendar should be on the lookout for their calendars over the next few days. The 2026 calendars were mailed this week and should be arriving shortly. All members who want a calendar must request one – each year – through MyNATCA. While the deadline to request a 2026 calendar…
Save the Date: Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. is July 20-26, 2026
Every year, NATCA is proud to participate at Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. The 2026 event is July 20-26, with volunteer opportunities for NATCA members ranging from July 15-28. If you would like to volunteer to participate in “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration”, save the dates for next year! The application to…
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Press Releases
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…
Official Statement of NATCA President Nick Daniels on the Ongoing Government Shutdown
The following is the official statement from NATCA President Nick Daniels: “Tuesday, air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals we represent received zero dollars in their paycheck, just two weeks after they received a partial paycheck. This is not acceptable. “For this nation’s air traffic controllers, missing just one paycheck can be a significant…
America’s Air Traffic Controllers to Receive First $0 Paycheck on Oct. 28
Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) expressed its concern about the compounding effects the federal government shutdown is having on the approximately 10,800 fully certified air traffic controllers and thousands of other aviation safety professionals that it represents. The vast majority of NATCA members who continue to work without pay during the shutdown…
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
Podcasts
NATCA President Nick Daniels Presses for Air Traffic Control Modernization in Podcast with Air Line Pilots Association
NATCA President Nick Daniels continued to press for air traffic control modernization, an increase in ATC staffing, and the need for coordination and support among aviation unions during an appearance on a podcast hosted by Air Line Pilots Association President Jason Ambrosi. Daniels and Ambrosi also spoke about how NATCA continues to advocate and fight…
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