Local Update (MOU's, CFS, Solidarity Events)

Here is a quick update for your consumption:
 

MOU's

• Next Monday we will officially begin the negotiation process for next year's MOUs. Just so we're all clear, nothing is agreed upon at this time. Anything else is rumor. Please come chat with myself or any of your E board if you have any questions or concerns. 

CFS 2018

• Every year we have the NATCA/FAA event known as Communicating For Safety. This year it will be on 10/22-24 with arrival and departure typically the day before and after those dates. A unique perk of this event is that the FAA will grant excused absence to attend. Here's what you need to do:
  • Register for the excused absence, local request form and NATCA registration HERE
    • Please refrain from registration until after you've notified your E board. Registration is $100 per person and if you want the local to supplement, we need to know before you buy. If you proceed without notifying us, the cost could be all on you.
  • Next you'll need to reach out to your E Board and let them know you intend to go. We will go over expectations and detailed fiscal assistance the local can provide.
  • Get off the schedule. The EA is very likely to be approved under the condition you get off the schedule. If that means getting leave approved (in order it's received, of course) and then converted to EA afterwards, that's acceptable. 
  • After we get a finalized list, ZSE NATCA will figure out how to supplement attendees via a stipend. The more attendees, the smaller the stipend.
  • Please do not secure airfare until you get the green light from your E board or do so knowing that there is a risk of getting a small fraction of it paid for.
  • If you have questions, please ask.

Solidarity Events

• Solidarity Event at the Acme Bowl in Tukwila @ 6PM on Aug 15th. A family friendly event where our National and regional leadership will be on hand.
• All Members Local Meeting in Auburn at the Rainbow Cafe on Aug 27th @ 3 PM

That's all for now. I will be in or around the office all week and if you can't get me there you can reach me at 206.406.0194 anytime. Thank you for your time.

Alex Navarro III, NATCA ZSE FacRep

NATCA R.E.D. Shirts (get 'em while supplies last)

From my NATCA Brother John Riopel out of C90:

This shirt was designed to support Veterans R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Friday. The link below is the order form. The order will be placed on September 1st. Thank you.

In Solidarity,

John Riopel

NATCA GL Reloaded Representative

C90 Area / Legislative Representative

Local Update (MOU's, Solidarity Events, Charity)

Good morning everyone. After a Magical (and expensive) trip to Disney World, I'm back and eager to continue the work our E board was handling in my absence. Some very quick bullet points on what's happening:

• All of our MOU's are in the final stages of drafting in anticipation of our U1 proposals to management. Your E board has been working tirelessly and we hope to have a finished product very soon. This year we will have myself, Derek Adams and Tony Germann negotiating on behalf of the local.
• Mark your calendars:
  • Solidarity Event at the Acme Bowl in Tukwila @ 6PM on Aug 15th. A family friendly event where our National and regional leadership will be on hand.
  • All Members Local Meeting in Auburn at the Rainbow Cafe on Aug 27th @ 3 PM
  • NATCA ZSE/NCF Back-to-School Backpack stuffing party for our local community. Please read the flyer by Amy Sizemore and join us this Sunday to give back to the community. If you have questions, please reach out to Amy or myself.

NATCA Charitable Foundation has donated funds to allow us to buy school supplies for children in need. We need your help stuffing backpacks! All backpacks will go to the charity, Communities in Schools of Auburn. Come by Amy Sizemore’s house and we’ll get this knocked out quick! They say many hands make light work but there aren’t any rules against a drink in one of your hands ;)

Where: 10503 174th Ave E, Bonney Lake, 98391

When: Sunday, August 5th, 3pm

I’ll have some snacks and cheap beer, but if you’re looking for gluten free, organic, fair trade, free range hummus, you’ll have to bring that on your own.

Thank you for your time and I hope to see you at one or all of these events.

Alex Navarro III, NATCA ZSE FacRep

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