Government Shutdown

NATCA Members: We know that this week, the shutdown has compounded the stressors of this job because you are facing a loss of income after receiving your first incomplete paycheck. In addition to advocating every day […]

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy visited Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) today to meet with the air traffic controllers who work there, along with NATCA President Nick Daniels, NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine, […]

NATCA President Nick Daniels discussed the government shutdown on MSNBC with anchor Christina Ruffini on Oct. 11.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We had hoped for a swift resolution to the standoff that has caused this government shutdown. Unfortunately, that does not appear likely at this time. NATCA is doing everything in our power […]

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 […]

Since the government shutdown started on Oct. 1, 2025, NATCA President Nick Daniels has appeared – sometimes multiple times – on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC World News Tonight, NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, BBC […]