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NiW 2026: NATCA Activists Bring Grassroots Momentum to Capitol Hill
Today, hundreds of NATCA members are walking the halls of Congress, driven by a relentless commitment to the future of their profession. These activists are utilizing their ground-level expertise to ensure the perspective of the air traffic control workforce is a primary consideration in every congressional office. This presence on the Hill is a testament…
NiW 2026: Prioritizing Workforce Well-being Through Mental Health Reform
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Committee Chair Sarah Grampp (Kansas City Center, ZKC) and National Legislative Committee Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel led a vital briefing today on the current state of mental health and the Union’s legislative push for reform. The session addressed the professional realities of the workforce and how current medical standards influence…
NiW 2026: Cultivating the Connections That Drive Legislative Success
Northwest Mountain Regional Legislative Representative Jenny Benjamin and Southwest Regional Legislative Representative Corey Soignet led a briefing today focused on the critical role of relationship-building. As activists prepare for tonight’s House and Senate receptions, the session highlighted how personal, genuine engagement with lawmakers and their staffs creates the foundation for NATCA’s advocacy. By emphasizing a…
Press Releases
NATCA Thanks Congress for Passage of Appropriations to End Shutdown and Fund the Government, Calls on Congress to Pass the Aviation Solvency Act
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) thanks Congress for passing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill that ends the partial government shutdown and provides increased funding for the Federal Aviation Administration through the remainder of the fiscal year. NATCA thanks Appropriations Chair Collins, Ranking Member Murray, Chairman Cole, and Ranking Member DeLauro…
NATCA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS FUNDING TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(WASHINGTON) – Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) expressed its disappointment that Congress was unable to reach an agreement to fund the government and called on legislators to end the government shutdown as soon as possible. This shutdown occurs less than three months after a record-long government shutdown that put unnecessary strain on the traveling public, the economy, and the aviation safety professionals who are vital to maintaining the safety of our…
ICYMI: Video of Press Conference at NATCA’s National Office as Air Traffic Controllers Receive Second Zero-Dollar Paycheck
Earlier today, President Nick Daniels held a press conference at NATCA’s National Office to mark the second consecutive zero-dollar paycheck for the nation’s air traffic controllers. Daniels discussed the growing personal and professional toll that the shutdown is taking on air traffic controllers, and the potential impact on the traveling public as the busy holiday…
Congressional Testimony
Read NATCA President Nick Daniel’s Full Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives
Read the full text of NATCA President Nick Daniel’s testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives here.
NATCA President Santa’s testimony before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Read House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa PDF here Watch the hearing and learn more here. 3-23-23 House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa FINAL[100]Download
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