AVWEB : NATCA was quick to respond to the Trump proposal, with a statement
from their president, Paul Rinaldi. NATCA said it will study the legislation in detail before
commenting. The union has long been supportive of a not - for - profit model for ATC that
would provide a stable, predictable funding stream that adequately supports air traffic
control services, and that would maintain service to all segments of aviation.
SECOND AVWEB STORY : NATCA, the union representing air traffic controllers,
said on Monday they would r eview the specifics of the ATC reform legislation to
"evaluate whether it satisfies our Union's principles, including protecting the rights and
benefits of the ATC workforce." On Tuesday, NATCA spokesman Doug Church
reiterated that position to AVweb: "It i s too early to support or oppose. We need to see
the legislation first. We look forward to reviewing the specifics of legislation."
NATCA IN WASHINGTON 2017
NATCA in Washington (NiW) was held May 22 - 24 . More than 500 NATCA acti vists – a
record for this an nual event – brought NATCA's strong message , solidarity, and passion
to Capitol Hill.
Read NiW Today 2017 : The definitive guide to all things NiW and NATCA legislative ,
including issue pape rs and meeting tips that will help you stay legislatively active all year
long.
Photo Album : Our complete collection of photos from NiW, including all speakers, the
opening reception, and our members on Capitol Hill and meeting with memb ers of
Congress and their staff s . If you took photos of you and your fellow members during any
part of NiW and would like those photos added to our album, please email them to Doug
Church ( dchurch@natcadc.org ).
Coverage – May 26 NATCA Insider
N EW THIS WEEK! NATCA Legislative section of natca.org : Visit the new members - only
legislative webpage. There, you will find a wealth of information and tools to help you
advocate for your professions, educational materials, and other resources.
NATCA PRESIDENT PAUL RINALDI'S RECENT IMPORTANT TESTIMONY
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, pro mised 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) is now available on our NCEPT page on the
members side of natca.org. Click here.
