Las Vegas controllers safeguard airspace through tragedy; Puerto Rico and Texas hurricane relief updates; NATCA Charitable Foundation seeks directors.
(photo courtesy of LAS Airport Station 13 Fire Captain Bill Hutfilz)

After a Las Vegas Tower member escaped the Oct. 1 Las Vegas shooting and alerted the facility, she joined fellow members at Las Vegas Tower, Las Vegas TRACON, and Los Angeles Center in working to redirect operations, preventing further emergency. " I think we all know that as aviation safety professionals we are public servants, and we are  instrumental in the flying public's safety." - LAS Controller Christina Stewart.  Read more.

Houston and Puerto Rico controllers provide updates on conditions and recovery.  Read more.
Union Advocacy: You Have a Responsibility

NATCA's four-part poster campaign celebrating NATCAvism continues next week. You have a responsibility in the success of our Union: staying connected to information sources available to you helps you fulfill this important duty.

NATCA leadership works tirelessly to tackle key issues and activities affecting the workers our Union represents, and they work just as hard to keep members updated on these issues. Read NATCA leadership updates in your inbox, on social media, and on NATCA.org.

If you're reading this, you're following NATCA's email communications - a great way to stay connected! Download the NATCA app as well for additional tools and resources, and stay in touch with NATCA's several social media platforms.

Your NATCA communications team collects news from across the National Airspace System (NAS) that impacts you and your brothers and sisters. Read the NATCA Insider, Team Updates, and the National Office Departmental  Review in your inbox or on NATCA.org.

Your regional and local NATCA leaders also share updates. Check with your local leadership about how you can be best tapped in to get information from those working the issues closest to you.

Are you passionate about serving your community and your Union? Consider running for the NATCA Charitable Foundation Board of Directors. Read more.

Eagle is a controller at Van Nuys ATCT (VNY) and a proud member of both NATCA and the National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees. "I believe NATCA realizes that we must acknowledge our vast, diverse membership by supporting our coalition, and that only makes me prouder to be a member."  Read more.

NATCA represents 17 Flight Service Stations in Alaska, including four hub locations.  Read more.

Cisneros was honored at NATCA in Washington 2017 with a Regional Legislative Award. " Start small, talk to your Rep and see what you can do. Learn what the Union does and everything we are involved in. A great resource is the NATCA 101 course; take that and see where it leads. Read more .

New Orleans, Las Vegas, Florida, Rhode Island: Places NATCA members are making a difference across the country this week.  Read more.

Keep up to date on all things NATCA: Seminar dates, theme park benefits, and more. Read more.

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2018 NATCA Events
Convention 2018
Mouth-watering aromas. Locally grown and exotic produce. Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood, and poultry. Handmade confections and baked goods straight from the oven.

With more than 30 food vendors, you can find all this and more at the Reading Terminal Market, where #NATCAphilly2018 will host the closing banquet.

Check out the market's website for visitor info, and watch the NATCA convention webpage for more announcements.
NATCA Looks Ahead to CFS 2018

Communicating For Safety (CFS) has moved to the fall and will take place Oct. 22-24, 2018, at Bally's Las Vegas. For more information, check out the revamped CFS site.

For information on how to nominate your fellow brothers and sisters for the Archie League Medal of Safety Awards, Professionalism Awards, and Region X Commitment to Safety Award, which will be presented at CFS 2018, click here.
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