NLC: Legislative Issues

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating numerous unusual challenges for everyone, including NATCA’s Boots On The Ground (BOTG) program. BOTG members continue to work closely with the AFL-CIO at state and national levels to educate union members […]

The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees from using their official authority or influence to affect the outcome of an election. But how does this apply to NATCA members? What influence do we have?Federal employees, including NATCA […]

Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth has been a friend of NATCA since his congressional career began in 2007. Greater Cincinnati ATCT (CVG) FacRep John Buonadonna participated in a one-on-one Zoom meeting with the congressman which provided ample […]

Lexington ATCT (LEX) member Elida Bermudez recently had a Zoom meeting with Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers. Bermudez stated, “I thanked [the congressman] for his continued support and discussed with him our COVID work schedule and how it enables […]

Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis joined nearly 30 NATCA members from across his district and the state of Illinois for a NATCA only ZOOM call. “The congressman briefed the members on a variety of subjects, including his […]

Atlanta ATCT (ATL) member Blake Locke, Savannah ATCT (SAV) member Nick Matthews, and Atlanta Center (ZTL) member Christopher Smith attended a virtual event with Georgia Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter. “We briefly discussed the effects of the […]