National Air Traffic Controllers Association

NATCA Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Sep 11, 2026 Twenty-five years ago today, our world changed forever. On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and attempted to attack the White House, using hijacked commercial airplanes. Nearly 3,000 people died that day, and thousands more first responders and survivors have since died from cancers and diseases attributed to 9/11.

NATCA Remembers Sept. 11, 2001 Sep 11, 2026 Twenty-five years ago today, our world changed forever. On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and attempted to attack the White House, using hijacked commercial airplanes. Nearly 3,000 people died that day, and thousands more first responders and survivors have since died from cancers and diseases attributed to 9/11.

NBCFAE’s 50th Anniversary Conference Sep 9, 2026 NATCA President Nick Daniels, NATCA members LaKecia “Key” Shuron (Reading TRACAB, RDG) and Tina Thomas (FAA HQ Staff, EHQ), and NATCA staff member Alicia Jordan represented the Union at the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE) 50th Anniversary Conference in New Orleans, Aug. 1-4, 2026.

NATCA National Executive Board Statement on Labor Day 2026 Sep 7, 2026 WASHINGTON – The following is the official Labor Day 2026 statement of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association’s (NATCA) National Executive Board: “The National Air Traffic Controllers Association honors the labor movement and recognizes the work and sacrifices air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals make every day.

Happy Labor Day from the National Executive Board Sep 7, 2026 NATCA Family: On behalf of the NATCA National Executive Board, we recognize the work, dedication, and sacrifices you make every day. We know your value. On Labor Day, we celebrate your vital contributions to our nation. Today, we are also highlighting your essential work to others.

Celebrating the Work of NATCA Members This Labor Day Sep 7, 2026 NATCA wishes you a happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the unwavering dedication of our members who keep our country moving and recognize the strength that comes from our solidarity and unity. As our Union approaches our 40th anniversary, we are reminded of all we have accomplished together.

More Than 20 NATCA Members Complete Secretary/Treasurer Training Sep 3, 2026 Twenty-two NATCA members recently completed Secretary/Treasurer Training (STT), which took place Aug. 10-11, 2026, at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas. The STT course improves members’ knowledge of NATCA and the Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service rules. It provides members with an understanding of the importance of strict recordkeeping, consistency, and written documentation for financial guidelines.

NATCA Remembers: 20 Years Since the Imposed Work Rules Sep 3, 2026 Sept. 3 marks 20 years since the Federal Aviation Administration imposed work rules on NATCA’s bargaining unit employees after declaring an impasse in negotiations. Under 49 U.S.C. Section 40122 as it then read, the FAA could send its final offer to Congress and implement it after 60 days without our Union’s agreement. An impasse was declared April 5, 2006. Congress took no action, so the imposed work rules took effect on Sept.