NATCA IS FIGHTING TO PROTECT MEMBERS' RETIREMENT BENEFITS
In September, 67 of our Union ' s legislative leaders took 510 meetings with members of
Congress to educate them about proposed legislation tha t could negatively affect federal
retirements and current staffing levels, which are at a 28 - year low. Learn more .
To keep up with the latest updates on social media, click here .
You Asked, NATCA Answered : Executive Vice President 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 .
U NION ADVOCACY: YOU HAVE A VOICE
Starting later this week, you may catch a bright new addition to your facility as your
NATCA FacRep helps launch this year ' s NATCAvism poster campaign. As NATCA
members, we have a voice, responsibility, and role in the success of our Union. NATCA
members have a pl ethora of tools and resources available to take ownership of our
profession, our Un ion, and our collective future.
The poster campaign will launch in four parts emphasizing the importance of being
active in your Union. First, NATCA members have a voice an d must create a dialogue.
Ask questions of your local leadership. Learn more about the leading issues for NATCA.
These are the issues that affect you, your profession, your benefits, your brothers and
sisters, and your family.
Don't hesitate to share what you learn. Share with your NATCA brothers and sisters,
with the public through educational and outreach events, and with your legislative
representatives. Your career and the National Airspace System depend on it!
NEW WINTER WEATHER SAFETY VIDEO
Video re minds controllers of dangerous challenges posed to pilots. Winter weather
changes fast, can be difficult to track, and can be life - threatening. " It is our responsibility
to everything we can to help pilots avoid these dangerous situations. " View here .
NCEPT – NEW INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE
Please click here to go to our NCEPT page. We have updated the p age to include all the
latest information.
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR SAFETY REPORTING SYSTEM S
"When In Doubt, Fill It Out"
The FAA and NATCA have introduced a flyer emphasizing the importance of voluntary
safety reporting programs. The flyer includes the webs ite URLs where members can go
to file reports. Click here for the flyer .
