assistance to anyone at any facility. The CISM hotline number, available any time of day,
is 202 - 505 - CISM (2476). Their email is cism@natca.net .
We are using our social media feeds to provide updates and news on both storms –
Harvey and Irma - and how it's affecting our members and facilities. We are also sharing
posts and stories f rom our members' efforts to help their brothers and sisters and their
communities.
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NATCA IS FIGHTING TO PROTECT MEMBERS' RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Rolling Lobby Weeks Continue : For the third consecutive week, NATCAvists from across
the country came to Washington, D.C., last wee k to educate members of Congress
about proposed legislation that could negatively affect federal retirements and current
staffing levels, which are at a 28 - year low . Read more .
To keep up with the latest updates on social media , click here .
You Asked, NATCA Answered : Executive Vice Presiden t Trish Gilbert answers your
questions on suggested cuts to the federal budget and how they could affect NATCA
members ' retirement benefits. NATCA is working to protect its members from such
changes . Questions:
What effect could suggested cuts to retirement have on controller staffing ? View here .
What details does NATCA have about the suggested cuts to federal retirement benefits ?
View here .
NATCA APPLAUDS SELECTION OF BRUCE LANDSBERG AS NTSB MEMBER
NATCA President Paul Rinaldi issued the following statement last week on the news that
the White House intends to nominate Bruce Landsberg as a member a nd vice chairman
of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). If confirmed, Landsberg could
serve a five - year term as a member and a two - year term as vice chairman.
"We applaud the selection of Bruce Landsberg to join the NTSB. He has worked with
NATCA on a wide array of aviation safety issues during the last 25 years. NATCA is
proud to work collaboratively with the NTSB on the shared mission of improving aviation
safety. We look forward to continuing to work with Bruce in his new role as NTSB boa rd
member and vice chairman, if he is confirmed.
"Bruce's service as the President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Foundation and Air Safety Institute raised the bar for pilot safety. His service as the
industry co - chair for the Fed eral Aviation Administration's runway safety program also is
notable.
"Bruce is well - known to NATCA and its members from his service as a member of the
selection panel for our Archie League Medal of Safety Awards from 2008 to 2016. The
awards, named for the first air traffic controller, honor air traffic controllers whose quick
thinking and calm professionalism ensured safe outcomes to flights that encountered
