Security Interviews

Apparently numerous BUEs have been receiving calls on their personal numbers with requests to discuss confidential security information. If this happens to you, you can tactfully (please) decline an interview over the phone. Ask for the information of the person calling and give them your work number (OM Desk would be best) so they can set up an interview at work. Management is aware of this issue and will take steps to verify who these people are. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Alex Navarro III, NATCA ZSE FacRep

ZSE Local Update

Good morning,

Here's a quick update before I take a little vacation with my family.

• NATCA National Elections - We're in the final 12 days until the conclusion of our National elections for the offices of National President and Executive Vice President. I cannot stress enough how important it is to use your voice and vote for the leaders that you deem fit to protect and grow our profession. You can still register online https://ges.voting/welcome.aspx and please remember that all login information is case sensitive. As I've asked before, please let an E board member know when you complete your vote or you can simply text me "I voted" at 206.406.0194. Time is running out, but, it's not too late. Please vote.
• 2019 MOU's - Your E board has been working tirelessly (often on their free time) to prepare for this upcoming round of MOU negotiations. We have had numerous brainstorming sessions at my own home and should be ready to engage in negotiations NLT mid August. We hope to be ready to bid shortly afterwards.
• Mark Your Calendar - We have 2 upcoming events. 
  • Bowling Solidarity Event on Wed 8/15 @ Acme Bowl in Tukwila from 6-9 PM. Family friendly.
  • All Members Meeting on Mon 8/27 @ Rainbow Cafe in Auburn starting at 3 PM
• Going to Disney World - Finally, I'll be out of town visiting the Magical Kingdom with my family from 7/22-7/28. While I'm away (trying to survive the humidity and not going broke) Derek Adams will be in charge. As always, I'm simply a phone call away. Please don't hesitate to call. However, if you need an immediate answer, Derek and your E board are more than capable. 

Thanks for the opportunity to represent you all and please don't hesitate to make your E board work for you.

Alex Navarro III, NATCA ZSE FacRep

NATCA National Elections. 20 DAYS LEFT!!!!!

As you know, our national elections are under way. Here is my weekly plead for you to use your voice and exercise your vote in selecting the next leaders of our great union.

Here is where you can get to know the candidates:

National President:

• Paul Rinaldi - http://www.rinaldiandgilbert.com
• Bryon Zilonis - https://www.zilonis2018.com

Executive Vice President

• Trish Gilbert - http://www.rinaldiandgilbert.com
• Dave Riley - http://dr4evp.com

The 2 ways to vote in this election are via digital ballot (covered here) or you should have received a paper ballot in the mail. If you decide to vote please PLEASE let any of your E board members know or you can text me at 206.406.0194 with your name and "I voted" and I'll mark you down. Please let us know if you are running into problems with casting your vote or any other questions about the election that you may have or swing by the NATCA office M-F 07-1500L and I'd be more than happy to help. Thank you for your time.

Alex Navarro III, NATCA ZSE FacRep

RIP Barry Krasner

Today I learned that NATCA President Emeritus, Barry Krasner has passed. For those that were not fortunate enough to hear or meet Mr. Krasner, he was one of the chief founding members of NATCA, served as just about every leadership role one could imagine, brought our union 3 CBA's as Chief Negotiator and was simultaneously our most large and humble figure NATCA ever had. Our National Building is named after him. He was an inspiration to many (myself in included) and led by example. Please take a moment to read the story I've linked below. He will be missed but his ideas and love for this union will live on. I leave you with this quote from Mr. Krasner: 

"Both individually and organizationally, we have the obligation to leave the system and our professions in a better place than we found them. And the way to do that is to marshal our forces and to channel our energies into one cohesive voice.”

Alex Navarro III, NATCA ZSE FacRep

Joint NATCA Soldarity Event

I'd like to start off by thanking everyone who showed up to the Alki BBQ yesterday. In particular, Evan Gwinn for cooking, Tony Germann for bringing Troy's retirement gifts, and Amy (Amanda) Sizemore for brainstorming the bulk of the event. We are very lucky to have them be apart of our ZSE family.

That being said, we have another opportunity to get together next month. On Wed (FINALLY A WED!!!!) August 15th there will be a joint facility Solidarity Event at the Acme Bowl in Tukwila. In attendance will be our National President Paul Rinaldi, Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert and our own Northwest Mountain RVP Doug Pincock. All the details are covered on the flier attached to this email as well as posted on the NATCA Board at the facility. Please join us for a family friendly night of food, drinks, and bowling as well as getting to know your NATCA Leadership a little better. Thank you for your time.

Alex Navarro III, NATCA ZSE FacRep