employees will rise. GA staff has been and will continue preparing to fight these
proposals.
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
NATCA IN WASHINGTON
NATCAvists bring their message to Capitol Hill
NATCA in Washington (NiW) took place May 22-24. More than 500 NATCAvists brought
NATCA's message to Congress. Read more in the May 26 Insider (will be delivered to
your email) about highlights from the event and attendees' plans to bring NATCA's
message home to their facilities.
Read NiW Today 2017: The definitive guide to all things NiW, including issue papers and
meeting tips that will help you stay legislatively active all year long.
NATCA Legislative section of natca.org: Visit the new members-only legislative
webpage. There, you will find more information on the National Legislative Committee,
tools to help you advocate for your professions, educational materials, and other
resources.
Photo Album: Our complete collection of photos from NiW, including all speakers, the
opening reception, and our members on Capitol Hill and meeting with members of
Congress and their staff.
NATCA PRESIDENT PAUL RINALDI TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE T&I COMMITTEE
Rinaldi: "Status Quo is Unacceptable"
On May 17, Rinaldi, at a hearing before the House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee about FAA and air traffic control reform, promised to fight for labor
protections in any legislation, outlined why we must have a stable, predictable funding
stream, and made clear that "we do not believe there is only one solution to the
problems."
Written testimony
Video of the hearing
Video: Highlights of the hearing
Video: Rinaldi's opening statement
Full coverage – from the NATCA Insider
NEW PPT ON NCEPT PAGE
The new Priority Placement Tool (PPT) for May 2017 is now available on our NCEPT
page on the members side of natca.org. Click here.
STAT OF THE WEEK
NATCA represents 75 percent of the total number of FAA employees who are members
of a union.
PRESS CLIP OF THE WEEK
Las Vegas
FAA Public Affairs worked to grant a request from Las Vegas TV station KSNV to give
viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the jobs of air traffic controllers at both Las Vegas
Tower (LAS) and Las Vegas TRACON (L30). The story aired on May 18 and turned out
