The department is now send ing these updates to every member of NATCA via a
Constant Contact e - newsletter. Every member will have the option to unsubscribe from
receiving these updates. This change will help us maximize our technological resources
to ensure we are reaching the list of active, current members who have opted to receive
the updates. This ensures the department is sending the updates to the most current list
of members who want to receive them.
We are proud and excited to imp lement this change in the way we communicate
with the NATCA membership in order to continue providing you with the high level of
service to which you are accustomed. Please let us know if you have any questions or
feedback.
THE 2016 TENTATIVE CBA
For all information about the tentative CBA, including the full text of the 2016
tentative CBA, a rollover and change summary, and more. Please go to:
2016CBA.natca.net
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE CONTRACT TEAM? Please send them
an email at 2016cbaratification@natca.net
Also on 2016CBA.natca.net : Frequently asked que stions, with answers.
If you need help getting to the 2016CBA.natca.net page:
HOW TO LOG IN : Use your NATCA Portal username and password. Once you
log in to the new members section using your NATCA Portal credentials, you can
choose "Remember me" and you r browser will save it for ensuing visits.
HOW DO I GET MY PORTAL LOGIN CREDENTIALS IN ORDER TO ACCESS
THE NEW WEBSITE MEMBERS SIDE? Click or go here: https://portal.natca.net/ . You
can quickly and easily register for the NATCA Portal and create the credentials you'll
need to access the new members section of natca.org. Use this URL or click:
https://portal.natca.net/Register.aspx . You will need your membership number. Don't
know it? Click here: https://portal.natca.org/ForgotUsername.aspx
NATCA IN WASHINGTON
NEW THIS WEEK: Video of the opening presentation by NATCA President Paul
Rinaldi and Executi ve Vice President Trish Gilbert, which includes a special ATC reform
panel discussing the experience of our brothers and sisters of CATCA. Please click here
to access our members - only video channe l page, which will then give you the
credentials needed to easily view the video.
BOOK : Our 68 - page briefing book from our recent conference, in a format that is
perfect for use with mobile devices: Please click here .
PHOTOS: Complete photo album, thanks to the great work of retired member
George Petrovich and ZTL Member Jay Tilles. Please click here .
APP: Please download the new NATCA in Washington app, which is also used
for other NATCA events such as CFS and Convention. Go to your respective device's
App store, type in "NATCA" in the search function and our app will appear first. Even
though NiW 2016 is o ver, the app is designed to be a great resource throughout the year,
with news, information, and much more.
THE STAFFING CRISIS
June 15 House Aviation Subcommittee Hearing, Including NATCA
President Paul Rinaldi: Rinaldi described current staffing levels as a "crisis" that puts
the status of the largest, safest, most efficient, most complex, most diverse airspace
system in the world at risk. He said that staffing is one of the most critical problems
facing the NAS.
