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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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Proposed Amendments and Resolutions for 20th Biennial Convention Due by January 9, 2025
Preparations are underway for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention to be held at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco on May 9-11, 2025. Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 1 of the NATCA Constitution, “[a]ll proposed amendments to the National Constitution shall be submitted to the National Constitution Committee through the Executive Vice President one-hundred and twenty…
Runoff Election Results for NATCA President and Executive Vice President
Today, the National Election Committee (NEC) oversaw the counting of the ballots to determine the results of the two runoff races for President and Executive Vice President. The NEC’s report of election will be finalized tomorrow; however, the NEC can announce the results of the election. The rules for NATCA elections require that any candidate for the NEB receives a majority of the votes cast…
Happy Labor Day from NATCA!
Today, we celebrate the immense contributions of working people across the nation. Labor Day serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and dedication of America’s workforce. The labor movement is picking up momentum as workers across industries organize and unite to build a brighter future for themselves and their families. The past few…
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Benefits
Only One Month Left of Unum Open Season: Protect Your Financial Future Before It’s Too Late
You’ve put in the hard work to build a life you’re proud of, keep it safe with Unum. This NATCA exclusive benefit offers peace of mind, ensuring your financial foundation stays strong in the case of a medically disqualifying event. Open season ends on Dec. 8, don’t miss the opportunity to enroll! Protect what matters…
NATCA Exclusive 2025 Retirement Briefings: Start Your Path to Financial Freedom!
Get ready to take charge of your retirement in 2025 with NATCA’s exclusive, members-only retirement briefings! In partnership with 4 Square Financial Literacy Partners, Inc., NATCA is excited to bring you expert insights and planning tailored just for you. These workshops are designed to guide you through federal benefits, retirement options, and how each choice…
Events
Registration for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention is Now Open
Registration for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention is open. Register today and plan to be at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco from May 9-11, 2025, with the opening ceremony taking place on the evening of May 8. Early registrants will get the best prices on all Convention events. Please do not register NATCA members as…
Spotlight
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.
Aviation Acronyms
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