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n Limiting official time at the FAA would lead to extremely inefficient labor relations. Today, NATCA
representatives use official time for these essential functions:
• Participate in labor-management workgroups that collaborate on issues like new technology
implementation, development of new procedures, and increased airspace efficiencies.
• Represent bargaining unit employees in meetings with FAA management.
• Facilitate implementation of new workplace initiatives including training on new technology and
procedures.
• Assist the FAA in communicating important information about workplace matters to employees.
• Negotiate contracts and other collective bargaining agreements that concern employee working
conditions, pay, and benefits.
• Represent employees in grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Represent employees before other federal agencies in administrative proceedings.
n However, NATCA DOES NOT use official time for any of the following prohibited activities:
• Conduct internal union business.
• Recruit new union members.
• Collect union dues.
• Conduct union elections.
• Electioneer for union offices.
• Engage in political activity.
