Said Rinaldi: It was my great privilege today to present outgoing FAA Administrator Michael Huerta with this framed token of gratitude from NATCA. It commemorates his tenure and dedication to collaboration with a copy of the collective bargaining agreement that codified collaboration as the way we do business, and a quote that has guided our working relationship: "Great vision without great people is irrelevant." He is one of those great people who has enabled great vision to come to fruition. In large part due to his strong, effective leadership, the relationship between NATCA and the FAA has transformed for the better. I am proud of the collaborative partnership we have built together. This collaboration has enabled notable progress on NextGen and helped build a stronger workforce. Together, we have maintained the U.S. National Airspace System as the safest, most efficient, most complex, and most diverse system in the world.

Learn more about what our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean are going through. Read more.

About NATCA, Fort Myers ATCT member and TAMR Rep Ross Costa shares these recommendations: "Don't ever believe that you can't make a difference in this organization. No matter what level facility, you can make a difference." Read more.

The recently revamped Representative Training Class (RT1) took place in Las Vegas last month. Phoenix TRACON's Aaron Katz, Las Vegas ATCT FacRep Jamaal Haltom, and Fort Worth Center FacRep Nick Daniels taught the course, educating the next generation of NATCA Reps. Well done to NATCA's next group of leaders!

Stay warm this season and protect yourself with this great winter layer. Learn more.

2018 is here and with that comes more opportunity to learn and grow with the Union. Read more .

On Dec. 11, Lake Charles, La., (LCH) transitioned to STARS (Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System) from ARTS IIE (Automated Radar Terminal System). Controllers at the facility have adapted expertly to this exciting leap in technology. Read more.

Sunset, solidarity, and great views of the Orlando area, including Sanford ATCT (SFB), courtesy of Micah Maziar, NATCA Safety Management Systems National Representative, NATCA National Safety Committee.

Photos taken from Orlando TRACON (F11) NATCA member Ryan Rawski's Piper Cherokee. View here.

Controllers at Cleveland Center had their biggest year of participation yet for their Season of Sharing toy drive to benefit inner-city children. Read more.

Columbus, Ohio (CMH) controllers Dean Walther, Tim Jones, Phil Carpino, and their families made the holidays bright for children in need. Read more.