More TV/Radio coverage of the staffing shortage and Tuesday's
roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill with the House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee:
WBBM - radio Chicago
WFLD - TV Chicago
KUSA - TV Denver
KXAS - TV Dallas
ABC News
WHSV - TV (Fox local affiliate)
AFN RUNOFF ELECTION CAMPAIGN: The Federal 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 have 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 Nat ional Office 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 Municipal
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 last week continued its direct outreach to AFN employees to l et them
know about the dates of the election and begin to answer their questions. The Union is
once again making a strong case for why it believes a vote for NATCA is a vote that will
improve their careers and their professions.
NATCA SOCIAL MEDIA : We're within sniffing distance of 11,000 followers on the
NATCA Facebook page ! If you're not already 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 enjoying 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, 2 016 , 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 DIE GO : 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 the code when you call 1 - 800 - HILTONS.
Or use this weblink to book online .
AWARDS: NOMINATION DEADLINE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM : We are looking
forward to hosting our selection meeting in January. The deadline is Dec. 31 to nominate
your fellow brothers and sisters for an Archi e League Medal of Saf ety Award. All events
since Jan. 1, 2015 , are eligible. The 12
th
annual program will honor the best flight assists
