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NATCA Local / FAA / Air Traffic Controller Buttons - Several Different Designs |
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MINIMUM ORDER IS FOR 10 BUTTONS - ANY ASSORTMENT - BUT AT LEAST 10 TOTAL PLEASE
Here is some background information for each button design... |
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After several negotiation sessions, the FAA walked away from the table and imposed new work rules on the FAA controller workforce. They refer to the new book of rules as a "contract", even though NATCA vehemently opposes it.
Merriam Webster Dictionary Online defines "contract" as: a binding agreement between two or more persons or parties.
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A quote posted on the FAA's own website:
August 23, 2006: St. Louis Training Prepares Managers for Major Changes
Its pretty impressive that the agency would invest the time and dollars to put on this kind of training, said Andi Ramaker, manager of Quality Assurance for the Central En Route and Oceanic Service Area. If we do this right, if we are fair in the implementation of this contract, about 95 percent of the workforce is going to be happy. It is a huge opportunity for us."
So, the only question that remains is: Are you part of the 95% or the 5%???
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A controller is working the radar position when he begins experiencing intestinal issues, possibly related to a recent meal. He advises his supervisor that he needs a break to use the bathroom, but the supervisor refuses. After numerous requests / pleas, the supervisor finally allows the controller to go to the bathroom; but only with an "escort".
The supervisor instructs the "escort" to verify that the controller, in fact, needed to use the restroom! We are not sure how the "escort" handled his/her duties, but we are happy to report the controller made it to the bathroom in time!
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After firing or suspending several controllers for a variety of "infractions", more than one FAA management official went on record stating the new aggressiveness was part of a plan for "cultural change" within the FAA.
Fortunately, all fired controllers were reinstated and suspensions were either greatly reduced or completely eliminated by arbitrators who said the FAA abused their authority!
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The leadership of the FAA has decided the agency should be run more like a business. With an eye on the financial bottom line, they have cut valuable safety related programs, slashed controller pay and benefits, and supported a tyrannical reign over all employees within the FAA.
The mission of the FAA is to provide the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic. The bottom line should NOT be financial, it should be SAFETY.
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An air traffic controller's bathroom break delayed the takeoff and landing of three planes last week at New Hampshire's largest airport. Two Southwest Airlines flights circled Manchester-Boston Regional Airport for 18 minutes around 8 p.m. Friday. The takeoff of a medical flight delivering lungs to New Jersey was delayed by about 10 minutes because of the break.
The controller said it was the most difficult decision he had to make in his 16 years as an FAA controller. He had handled 60 flights safely in a three-hour stretch, and he had to take a bathroom break.
Usually there are two certified controllers in the tower from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but sometimes there's only one, due to a staffing shortage....which the FAA continues to deny exists. |
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An unprecedented number of air traffic controllers are retiring...and the FAA is woefully unprepared. With fear and intimidation at the forefront of the FAA's new approach to "cultural change", eligible controllers are leaving the job they love. It simply is not worth the hassle for them to stay.
You will hear folks from the FAA saying otherwise, but the retirements ARE having an impact on the aviation industry. It only makes sense! Traffic is increasing and the number of air traffic controllers are decreasing at an average of 3 per day. Unfortunately, there are very few trainees waiting in the wings because of the new, drastically reduced salaries that were also imposed by the FAA.
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Even if you are not eligible to retire, the FAA can't make you work 24/7! Here's a way to express the one time you can be happy while at work. |
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The results are in!!! According to the Best Place To Work Rankings, Overall Index Scores for Employee Satisfaction and Engagement, the FAA ranks 204th out of 222 government agencies and agency subcomponents. This represents a 14.5% reduction over the FAA's 2005 ranking. I wonder where the FAA Management celebration will be held? |
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April 24, 2007 - In an official daily government publication, FAA Today, the Federal Aviation Administration made the following statement...
"Today we expect 14 airplanes of the FAA ilk to be among the NAS World's flying faithful. They, and their multi-talented crews, will deliberately circle, eavesdrop and snoop on our tools, withholding pellets from any non-conforming hamsters!" (emphasis added)
For those of you who do not know what all this means, the FAA is officially admitting that they are snooping and eavesdropping on air traffic controllers and that they consider them to be nothing more than tools or hamsters. Publicly trashing and insulting their own employees....nice huh?
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(New York - WABC, May 2, 2007) - At New York TRACON, several air traffic controllers were forced to direct planes despite being sickened by potentially deadly fumes, putting their lives and the lives of thousands of air travelers at risk. When asked to call for emergency relief, the Operations Manager refused. When told by controllers that they would dial 911, the Operations Manager said access to the building would be refused. So, for 4 more hours, disoriented controllers were forced to work 200+ commercial aircraft, holding thousands of passengers, while management did NOTHING to remedy the situation. Click the link above to read the whole, horrible story. |
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The new ratings system, much like the old "good ol' boy" system, is now in place. Proudly show you are not part of the elite!
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