NATCA CONGRATULATES SEAN DUFFY ON CONFIRMATION AS SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) congratulates Sean Duffy on his confirmation today by the U.S. Senate to become the Secretary of the Department of Transportation. 

“NATCA looks forward to working with the Sec. Duffy on the critical issues that face air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals, including air traffic controller staffing, maintaining the pace of maximum hiring, replacement and repair of aging infrastructure, and the advancement of equipment modernization throughout the National Airspace System,” said NATCA President Nick Daniels. “With Sec. Duffy’s leadership and support, the National Airspace System will continue to set the standard for the rest of the world in the areas of safety and modernization.” 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  

Galen Munroe, Deputy Director of Public Affairs; 202-220-9802, [email protected]. 

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is a labor union and aviation safety organization in the United States that represents nearly 20,000 highly skilled air traffic controllers, engineers, and other aviation safety-related professionals. NATCA was certified in 1987 by the  

Federal Labor Relations Authority to be the exclusive bargaining representative for air traffic controllers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Today, NATCA is one of the strongest labor unions in the federal sector and represents a range of aviation safety professionals in 15 FAA bargaining units, five Department of Defense air traffic facilities, and 123 federal contract towers. These air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals make vital contributions to the U.S. economy and make modern life possible by coordinating the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of one billion aviation passengers and millions of tons of freight within the National Airspace System each year. NATCA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.