A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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Airspace DataComm En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Fl ight Data Input Output (FDIO) Integrated Display System Replacement (IDS - R) NAS Voice Switch (NVS) Surveillance Broadcast Services (SBS) Office ADS - B FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE CBA RATIFICATION Why Vote? The contract ratification vote is a crucial stage near the end of the collective bargaining process. Although union members only vote, "Yes" or "No," to ratify a contract, their vote unequivocally revea ls how they feel about their contract. Therefore, this vote is your opportunity to participate dire ctly in the bargaining process. Do not underes timate the power of your vote. It is one of the most direct and important mechanisms through which your bargain ing preferences are translated to your union. 1. What is the contract ratification vote? The contract ratification vote is when the members of the union democratically determine whether or not to accept the terms of the agreement that has been tentatively agreed to by the Agency and the Union. 2. Why is it important to participate? Huge participation is critical because the Agency will pay close attention to this vote. When a strong majority of union members vote to ratify a contract, the Agency knows tho se union members are willing to protect and enforce the rights and benefits g uaranteed under that contract. A high voter turnout dem onstrates that we are engaged. A high ratification percenta ge exemplifies our solidarity. 3. Why should I vote "Yes" in the contract ratification vote? The tentative agreement is a very good one that includes a number of improvements to the existing contract. Those improvements only go into effect if members vote "Yes" to approve the new contract. Voting "Yes" guarantees that the terms become a new, fully - enforceable collective bar gaining agreement for the next six years. 4. How do I vote? To cast your ballot in this contract ratification vote, you must access the NATCA contract ratification voting website. This website will r emain open until 11:59 pm EDT on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 . To access the NATCA contract ratification voting website, please use the following link: https://www.esc - vo te.com/natca . If you have any problems accessing the NATCA contract ratification voting website, please email Joel Young at natcahelp@electionservicescorp.com , or contact him via telephone at 877 - 455 - 9367 .