NATCA member Renee Zapf (Hillsboro ATCT, HIO) attended a two-day legislative briefing with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and his staff. The briefing took place June 19 and 20 in Portland and Salem. Zapf discussed […]
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NATCA President Nick Daniels Leads Largest OKC Meet and Greet of 2026
NATCA President Nick Daniels, NATCA Executive President Mick Devine, Central Region Regional Vice President Aaron Merrick (NCE), and National Training Representative Jamaal Haltom (Las Vegas ATCT, LAS) led the largest meet and greet for FAA Academy […]
Access Aura Identity Protections Services at a Discounted Rate Through Union Plus
New benefit alert! NATCA Benefits has partnered with Union Plus to offer up to 50 percent off Aura’s identity and financial protection services. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your identity is protected with a top-rated service […]
Boots on the Ground Program Launches 2026 Educational Activism Efforts
Fifteen retired NATCA members met with NATCA leadership on July 2, 2026, officially kicking off this year’s educational activism efforts. The Boots on the Ground (BOTG) program empowers retired NATCA members to connect with fellow AFL-CIO […]
OSHA Committee Summer Weather Reminder
Summer usually means sunshine and warm weather, but the season can also bring periods of extreme heat. Many parts of our country have already experienced heat waves and record-breaking temperatures. Heat exposure can cause illness or […]
NATCA Members Discuss Controller Staffing, Pay Parity with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine
NATCA members Brian Schmelzel (Washington Center, ZDC) and Jonathan Blackwell (ZDC) recently attended a Northern Virginia labor airport caucus meeting with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (Va.). Air traffic controller staffing, pay parity, and the Mental Health […]
