OVERVIEW
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The NLC strives to advance the status, professionalism, benefits, and working conditions of all NATCA
bargaining unit employees through political and legislative activism. The NLC accomplishes these tasks
through grassroots activism, education, and training NATCA members on how to become effective legislative
activists. NATCA is proud to have one of the most effective grassroots networks in all of organized labor.
Working in conjunction with the National Office, the NLC helps craft grassroots messages to make sure NATCA
is represented on Capitol Hill. The NLC is responsible for ensuring our grassroots network of state legislative
coordinators, facility legislative representatives, and — most importantly — our member activists are having the
greatest possible influence on members of Congress.
NATCA Legislative Team
David.Skarphol
NLC Chair
Phoenix TRACON (P50)
dskarphol@natca.net
Allison.Schwaegel
NLC Vice Chair
St. Louis ATCT (STL)
aschwaegel@natca.net
Legislative Training
The NLC is primarily responsible for the development of NATCA's Comprehensive Legislative Activism Training
(CLAT) class.
Committee members also serve as instructors for these classes, working to develop NATCA's ever-growing army of
member activists.
Education and Activity
The NLC educates our members about NATCA's legislative tools and the vital role each one of us plays in the
overall success of our organization.
National Legislative Committee
