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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 nearly 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.
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U.S. Senate Passes CR to Fund the Government
NATCA Family, We are pleased to report that the U.S. Senate also passed the Continuing Resolution (CR) that funds the government through March 14, 2025. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CR Friday evening. President Biden is expected sign the bill into law. Although Congress once again avoided what would have been a disruptive…
NATCA, FAA Contract Teams Sign Ratified Light Blue and Purple Books
Earlier today, the negotiating teams from NATCA and the FAA convened to sign the Successor Agreement to the Light Blue and Purple Books. The Region X and Staff Support Specialist membership spoke with a unified voice and voted overwhelmingly to ratify this agreement – with 96.5% voting in favor. The new collective bargaining agreement contains significant…
Be Part of the Action at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025!
Every year, NATCA is proud to take center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. From July 21-27, 2025, this extraordinary event will bring together over 10,000 aircraft, nearly 700,000 attendees, and a wealth of forums, workshops, and exhibits celebrating aviation. NATCA’s volunteers are the heartbeat of this experience, and now is…
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Benefits
Time Is Running Out to Protect Your Income with Unum LTD.
NATCA members, now is the time to take action. Protect your income and secure your financial future with Unum long-term disability insurance. This benefit is available exclusively to NATCA members, giving you peace of mind no matter what life brings. Open season is only available through Dec. 8, so act now. Enroll at natcadisability.com.
NATCA Benefits Partners with Beacon Realty for Exclusive Member Savings on Real Estate Services
NATCA Benefits is pleased to announce its partnership with Beacon Realty, offering members coordinated support for all real estate needs during relocation. Beacon Relocation’s services provide seamless management whether members are moving locally or across the country, along with the advantage of up to a 20% Realtor® discount through their network of Approved Realtor® Partners….
Events
FAQs on Submitting Proposed Amendments and Resolutions for Convention
Preparations are underway for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention to be held at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco on May 9-11, 2025. The deadline for submitting proposed amendments for the upcoming Convention is quickly approaching! All proposed amendments must be submitted to NATCA’s Executive Vice President at [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, January…
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Get To Know NATCA’s National Legislative Committee Chair David Skarphol
Relationship building is at the core of NATCA’s legislative activism. Earlier this year David Skarphol (Phoenix TRACON, P50) stepped up as the chair of NATCA’s National Legislative Committee (NLC), leading the team that coordinates and facilitates NATCA members’ legislative training and relationships with members of Congress. Today we take a moment to introduce Skarphol and…
Aviation Facts
Fact: The United States aviation system is an economic driver, contributing 5.2 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product, and generating nearly 11 million jobs.
Aircraft in the sky at peak operational times
Pounds of freight moving through the National Airspace System each year
Current Traffic
Tracking 10,677 airborne aircraft with 636,859,278 total flights in the database. FlightAware has tracked 113,709 arrivals in the last 24 hours.
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