4. AFN RUNOFF ELECTION CAMPAIGN: The Fede ral Labor Relations Authority on
Nov. 20 sent out runoff election ballots to each of the more than 1,200 eligible voters in
the new AFN (FAA Office of Finance and Management) bargaining unit who received
ballots in the initial election last summer. They ha ve until Jan. 13, 2016, to return the
ballots and that next day, Jan. 14, 2016, NATCA will know if it has won the right to add
them to its list of represented aviation safety professionals. The Communications
Department is part of a team at the National Of fice that is joining with national and
Region X leadership, and the National Organizing Committee in undertaking a campaign
to reach out to these AFN employees and ask them to VOTE NATCA.
The runoff against the American Federation of State, County and Muni cipal
Employees is needed because NATCA, while earning more votes in the initial election
by a wide margin, fell just short of the 50 percent plus one total needed to win outright.
NATCA has begun its direct outreach to AFN employees to let them know about
the dates of the election and begin to answer their questions. The Union will once again
make a strong case for why it believes a vote for NATCA is a vote that will improve their
careers and their professions.
5 . 2016 NATCA WALL CALENDAR UPDATE: The NATC A wall calendar is on its way
to you! Each facility will soon receive a shipment of calendars for their members. Look
for them soon.
6. NATCA SOCIAL MEDIA : We're within sniffing distance of 11,000 followers on the
NATCA Facebook page ! If you're not alread y part of the NATCA Family on Facebook
(facebook.com/NATCAFamily ) we invite you to "like" the page . It's one of the best ways
to stay in touch with news and information and also have some fun while enjo ying the
comments of your fellow brothers and sisters.
NATCA Twitter Feed : We have surpassed 6,100 followers and would love to
have you join us! Follow us on Twitter .
Communicating for Safety (CFS): Do n't miss the chance to attend NATCA CFS,
the aviation industry's leading conference, focusing on safety, technology and building
relationships. CFS will be held March 21 - 23, 2016 , at Bally's in Las Vegas. Registration
is now open. Follow CFS on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram and use # NATCACFS
when posting, to be included in the social media conversation about all things CFS -
related.
CONVENTION 2016 – SAN DIEGO : New website now up and running! Click
here. Members attending the Convention next year in San Diego (Aug. 30 - Sept. 2) can
now make their reservations at the Hilton Bayfront, the official NATCA San Diego
2016 Convention hotel. Reference " NATCA " as t he code when you call 1 - 800 - HILTONS.
Or use this weblink to book online .
7. AWARDS: NOMINATION DEADLINE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM : We are looking
forward to ho sting our selection meeting in January. The deadline is Dec. 31 to nominate
your fellow brothers and sisters for an Archi e League Medal of Safety Award. All events
since Jan. 1, 2015 , are eligible. The 12
th
annual program will honor the best flight assists
of calendar year 2015 from each region. To nominate, use the new online form. Winners
will be honored at Bally's in Las Vegas on March 23, 2016 , to close NATCA 's annual
Communicating for Safety conference in grand style.
The form allows you to type in information and also attach the video and audio
files that we need to complete the nomination. Please act as soon as you c an to