Registration is now open for NATCA’s 2nd Biennial Activism and Training Expo (ATX), Dec. 9-12, at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. A chance to deepen your knowledge and expand NATCA’s influence.
#NATCAATX
Read more about
#NATCAATX
2024 here.
Paul Rinaldi, on the Seattle TRACON controller who worked the incident: "The recordings of the incident display his exceptional professionalism and his calm and poised dedication to the task at hand that is a hallmark of our air traffic controller workforce nationwide."
Denver ATCT (DEN) FacRep Gary Beal recently had the opportunity to give U.S. Secretary of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
@SecretaryPete
a tour of the facility.
#NATCA
congratulates & supports
@JoeBiden
's choice for
@USDOT
Sec.: “This is a critical time. The nomination of Mayor Pete Buttigieg is a positive step as we move forward.”
Federal workers are American workers. Today we rallied on Capitol Hill to let our elected officials know that the
#shutdown
is detrimental to the safety & efficiency of our NAS, and to the livelihoods of those who have devoted themselves to keeping it safe and efficient.
NATCA Grateful for End of Shutdown and Hopeful for a
Long-Term Appropriations Bill
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) issued the following
statement about the agreement to temporarily end the shutdown and reopen the government.
NATCA SUES GOVERNMENT OVER FAILURE TO PAY MEMBERS FOR WORK PERFORMED DURING SHUTDOWN
NATCA Seeks Temporary Restraining Order for 5th Amendment Violation
#stoptheshutdown
#shutdown
Minnesota State Legislative Coordinator Mitch Becker had a private Zoom meeting on Aug. 9 with
@IlhanMN
. Becker thanked her for her support of H.R. 1108 and the HEROES Act.
Thank you to our many
#NATCAfamily
& friends in Canada, the U.S. and beyond who have supported our hard working members. Air traffic controllers are among the 400,000+ federal employees who do their jobs despite not being paid.
.
@SecretaryPete
took the stage at
#NATCAinWashington
yesterday and spoke to our members about the importance of their work as aviation safety professionals.
#NATCAfamily
: It is unconscionable that while the safety of the flying public still depends on you, you are being denied the ability to support your family because of a political fight that has nothing to do with aviation. We are urging Congress to
#stoptheshutdown
immediately.
.
@RepDean
read a handwritten letter from a Philadelphia air traffic controller on the Senate floor: “My daughter looked me in the eye and told me she was scared. What would happen if we couldn’t pay for our home, or our bills?"
This unacceptable government
#shutdown
is negatively affecting the National Airspace System. Call your U.S. Representative and both Senators to tell them it needs to end now! Complete the form at this link or call 844-336-1123.
If you’re having a BBQ this
#LaborDay
, buy union-made grilling products and beverages to support employers who provide fair working conditions for their workers.
@AFLCIO
produces a list of
#UnionMade
foods and drinks, so you celebrate in solidarity.
NATCA is proud that 12 of its members have been invited by their members of Congress to be guests at Tuesday’s State of the Union address, representing each of the organization’s 20,000 aviation safety professionals and the incredible work that they do.
Our elected leaders must not allow another government
#shutdown
. The shutdown degraded the safety & efficiency of the NAS. The NAS requires a stable, predictable funding stream to adequately support the safest system in the world.
#NoMoreShutdowns
The aviation industry, NATCA, and the FAA are working on new technology designed to mitigate the risk of aircraft landing on the incorrect runway, taxiway, or at the wrong airport. Because of the
#shutdown
, it's delayed.
More on wrong surface landings:
Today our Union will rally in Washington, D.C., on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. We and other aviation stakeholders will clearly state for all to hear: THE GOVERNMENT
#SHUTDOWN
MUST END. Send your
#shutdownstories
to publicaffairs
@natcadc
.org
Our 12 NATCA members who are guests of their respective member of Congress for this evening’s event are headed to Capitol Hill, representing their fellow 20,000 NATCA-represented aviation safety professionals and the vital work that they do for the NAS.
Today
@NATCAevp
Trish Gilbert, NATCA Chief of Staff Dean Iacopelli, and NATCA Dir. of Safety & Technology Jim Ullmann briefed Senate staff on the negative effects of the government shutdown on the aviation system.
On Aug. 3, 1981, the men and women of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), began a strike for their dearly loved profession, and 11,000 of them were fired as they stood up for what was right. Today, NATCA honors their resolve and their sacrifice.
#NATCAfamily
members from Northern Virginia are currently on their way to Washington, D.C., ready to rally on Capitol Hill with partner aviation organizations to
#stoptheshutdown
!
Our nation’s aviation system is less safe today than it was a month ago when the partial government
#shutdown
began. Every day the shutdown continues, the negative consequences to the NAS and its workforce are compounding.
Because of the
#shutdown
, the FAA has closed its training academy in OKC. As more than 3,000 professionals represented by NATCA are furloughed, these new hires’ critical training is halted along with their pay. This shutdown must end now.
#shutdownstories
NATCA is holding a rally on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol this week. We and other aviation stakeholders will clearly state that the government
#shutdown
must end, and will highlight the many ways it is harming the safety and efficiency of our National Airspace System.
In the next 24 hours, there will be two votes in the United States Senate. If passed, either bill being voted on would open the government. These 18 senators are critical to passing this important legislation. THEY MUST VOTE YES TO OPEN THE GOVERNMENT!!!
Pres. Paul Rinaldi: “NATCA recognizes the great work of all controllers & other FAA employees @ several Seattle FAA facilities that handled this incident. It was an incredible team effort marked by a shared commitment to ensuring the safety of all other aircraft in the vicinity."
We know our country will never forget our fallen heroes and the thousands of military families left behind. The
#SnowballExpress2018
remembrance wall is engraved with the names of our
#GoldStarFamilies
’ heroes to remember and honor their ultimate sacrifice.
@GarySiniseFound
Thank you to all of you who stood with us in solidarity at the rally or in your facility or community wearing
#NATCA
shirts today. We must
#stoptheshutdown
.
NATCA continues to highlight our union siblings in
@AFLCIO
affiliated unions. Today we thank and recognize the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), the oldest labor union in North America!
Merry Christmas to NATCA members and families across the country. Thank you for the sacrifices you make each and every day for the good of the National Airspace System we hold so dear. We recognize all the work you do. Wishing you the happiest of holidays this season.
#NATCA
members joined members of PASS to communicate the plight of federal safety professional employees, and urging Congress to
#stoptheshutdown
. Representing NATCA were AFN members Ellen Lockhart & Marcy Poland, ATSS Corey Glaze, & ATO Engineers Joe Peterson & Don Schmeichel.
NATCA CONDEMNS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: NATCA issued this statement from
#NATCA
President
@PaulRinaldi
regarding the
#shutdown
of
@FAANews
that began at 12:01 a.m. EST Monday.
Barry's decades of leadership of our collective bargaining will leave a permanent legacy as his negotiated words will continue to protect our members. We extend our deepest sympathies to Barry’s wife of 27 years, Sallie Sullivan-Krasner, and their entire family.
When terrorists attacked the U.S. with hijacked aircraft on Sept. 11, 2001, controllers guided over 4,500 aircraft to land within the first three hours. Over a million passengers landed without incident.
.
@NATCAevp
Trish Gilbert speaks at Labor Wave rally at
@AFLCIO
:
"Twelve million jobs depend on our members showing up for work. It is unfair to force them to come to work to do a job they love, and at the same time take away their ability to provide for their families."
The U.S. National Airspace System is vital to the nation’s economy and well-being. Annually, our nation’s aviation system transports nearly one billion passengers and accounts for approximately 5% of the Gross Domestic Product.
#BlackLivesMatter
. NATCA members join our Union brothers & sisters and stand solidarity with Americans & activists around the world in calling for an end to systemic bigotry, discrimination, and racial injustice. Read
@PaulRinaldi
’s full statement:
#HappyNewYear
to our
#NATCAfamily
members around the world. Our Union did marvelous things this year. Take a look back at some of the momentous occasions of 2018 as we ring in a new year of solidarity and dedication to our beloved National Airspace System.
#HNY2019
#NewYears
NATCA President
@PaulRinaldi
, who also serves as a Vice President on the
@AFLCIO
’s Executive Council, issued this statement on the sudden and tragic passing of AFL-CIO President
@RichardTrumka
:
NEW JERSEY NEWS — Air traffic controllers were out at Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday to call for an end to the federal government shutdown.
.
@SecretaryPete
visited Charlotte ATCT/TRACON (CLT) on Wednesday, March 29. During his visit, officials from NATCA,
@CLTAirport
, and local FAA management gave an overview of key infrastructure projects and operations at CLT.
NATCA stands in solidarity with more than 340,000 UPS
@Teamsters
fighting for a fair contract. UPS’s soaring profits are driven — and sorted, loaded, and delivered — by hardworking Teamsters. It’s time for UPS to deliver for the workers who make the company’s success possible.
#NATCA
member & ZNY controller Cory Davids was the first controller to talk with Southwest Airlines Capt. Tammie Jo Shults after the plane she was piloting experienced a catastrophic engine failure after departing from New York-LaGuardia Airport on April 17.
This staffing crisis is negatively affecting the NAS & the shutdown makes a bad situation worse. None of the controllers forced to work during this shutdown will see pay for their hard work to keep travelers safe until the shutdown ends. It must end now.
Eleanor Williams became the first black female
#ATC
- after having seven children. 👏 👏 👏 She worked traffic & trained controllers in Anchorage, San Juan, Kansas City, & Cleveland & was an active PATCO union rep. Photo & info via
#FAA
.
#TBT
#BHM
When your parent is an air traffic controller, what do they do at work? These daughters of
#NATCA
members at Salt Lake City ARTCC (ZLC) explain how mom & dad “bring home the bacon.”
#ATC
Our hearts are very heavy today as we report the sad news that Barry Krasner, our brother, dear friend, charter and founding NATCA member, and President Emeritus passed away this morning. He was 65. Barry spent his entire 26-year career at New York TRACON.
NATCA stands in solidarity with the
@UAW
as they fight for what all working people deserve: fair pay, safety, job security and a retirement with dignity.
#StandUp
#SolidaritySeason
#1U
When Miracle on the Hudson air traffic controller Patrick Harten (New York TRACON) reached the New York City Marathon finish line, he received a special reward: pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger was there to place the finisher’s medal around his neck.
NATCA is organizing leafleting campaigns in major airports across the country to educate the public on the adverse effects that the government
#shutdown
is having on the NAS. Members at DFW are helping educate the flying public at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Today marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We mourn those who lost their lives and honor the aviation safety professionals that were on duty that day for their bravery and hard work.
We are pleased to announce that our Union has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend the Slate Book until July 24, 2026.
#OnThisDay
in 1852 the “father" of Labor Day & May Day, plus founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, was born in New York City. He'd become one of the most remarkable figures in the history of the American labor movement.
As the
#shutdown
continues, 96 activists will gather throughout the week in D.C. to educate members of Congress & staffs on the damage the shutdown is doing to the NAS & to those who keep it operating safely and efficiently — even without a paycheck.
Last month, current and former NATCA leaders and government affairs staff attended the
@AeroClubDC
luncheon in Washington, D.C., where
@USDOT
@SecretaryPete
was the keynote speaker.
Our
#NATCAfamily
congratulates & thanks our
@NATCAevp
Trish Gilbert for her 30 years of public service in the FAA. Last Monday FAA ATO COO Teri Bristol presented Gilbert with the FAA 30-year pin to commemorate this anniversary.
After a successful organizing campaign, NATCA won an election to represent the Air Traffic Control Specialists employed by the 259th Air Traffic Control Squadron of the Louisiana Air National Guard. FLRA certified NATCA as the exclusive representative of this new unit on Feb. 12.
Harry Smith on NBC Today Show Sunday praised the work and commitment to exceptional public service of air traffic controllers, TSA employees, and other federal employees who worked without pay during the
#shutdown
and, he added, "had the country's back."
#OnThisDay
32 years ago, the FLRA certified NATCA as exclusive bargaining representative of FAA air traffic controllers. We are grateful to the NATCAvists who gave so much to our Union & professions. We take hold of the same spirit that pushed them as we look toward our future.
In an astounding achievement for organizing and solidarity, NATCA Washington Center (ZDC) has become 100 percent NATCA—all 379 NATCA-represented aviation safety professionals who work there have chosen to be dues-paying NATCA members.
#1u
#unionstrong
International air traffic controller associations and other aviation professional associations sent letters of solidarity in support of NATCA and its members during the recent government shutdown.
Because union members have stood together in solidarity over decades, Americans have weekends off, overtime laws, health insurance, paid annual and sick leave, no sweatshops or child labor, safety requirements, lunch breaks, and paid holidays.
Send a letter to your Senators and tell them to
#stoptheshutdown
. It takes less than a minute. While one phone call or email alone will not make a difference – 20,000 calls and emails WILL make a difference.