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NATCA Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz Discusses Government Shutdown During KOLD-TV Appearance
NATCA Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz (NWP) appeared on KOLD-TV in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 9 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown. https://youtu.be/va2NZgGRafw?si=NKR3FI31gX_er8yr
NATCA in the News: Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz Discusses Government Shutdown During KPIX-TV Appearance
NATCA Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz (NWP) appeared on KPIX-TV on Oct. 9 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown. https://youtu.be/ur5a1KPQ7XE
NATCA Leaders Speak About Why It Is Important That Air Traffic Controllers Are Showing Up to Keep the National Airspace System Operating Safely and Efficiently
NATCA local leaders speak about why air traffic controllers are showing up during the government shutdown to perform their duties of keeping America’s National Airspace System operating safely and efficiently. NATCA leaders featured in the video include: Patrick James (Facility President at Kansas City Center, ZKC), Alexandra Ross (Facility President at Lafayette Tower, LFT), Vanesa…
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Press Releases
NATCA President Nick Daniels’ Official Remarks From D.O.T. Press Conference at Newark Liberty International Airport
Today, Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) participated in a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on the effects of the government shutdown on air traffic controllers. The following are President Daniels’ remarks. “Good afternoon. My name is Nick Daniels,…
NATCA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO END THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) expressed its disappointment that Congress was unable to reach an agreement to fund the government and NATCA called on legislators to end the government shutdown as soon as possible. Government shutdowns reduce the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) and erode the layers of…
AVIATION STAKEHOLDERS FROM INDUSTRY AND LABOR JOIN TOGETHER TO CALL ON CONGRESS TO AVERT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
A coalition of aviation stakeholders from industry and labor sent a letter to Congressional leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, calling on them to take immediate action to avoid a government shutdown. In the letter, the aviation stakeholders stressed the negative effects a government shutdown of any length would have on…
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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