All,
The 2025 OT MOU has been completed and is linked HERE. The briefings on this MOU will begin 11/25.
Once you understand how the 2025 MOU works, you may select your preference of volunteer or non-volunteer and your limited or available status. You do not have to attend the briefing to do this, but that option is available to you.
Your area reps will be in touch shortly to let you know how they plan to have you select these options.
Drew
All,
I know many of you, especially in Maple Valley, are still dealing with power outages, and I want you to know you’re not alone. NATCA’s Disaster Response Committee (DRC) is here to help, and funds are available for emergencies like this. Finding a generator right now can be tough, but the DRC can cover the cost of a hotel stay for a night or two if you need a warm place to stay.
On a personal note, I have a small generator that I’m happy to lend out if it would help someone. If you have a generator or a battery pack you’re not using, please reach out to me—I’d like to create a list and connect those in need with available resources.
Stay safe, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support.
Drew
All,
The nuggs have arrived, we are down to about 536. Come on up to East/West and hang out if you’re on break. Meeting starts at 1.
Drew
All,
ALLEGEDLY the toilets will be back in order by 1pm today. Having the water return to a drinkable status will still take a few days after that so please take advantage of the bottled water scattered around the building. The timing on the toilets is good because we have 600 nuggs from Chik-fil-a showing up at 12:30 for the all members meeting that starts at 1pm.
We will be discussing:
Our Budget
Bidding
Upcoming Events
Convention
See you then!
Drew
Bidding
It looks like bidding has been going off with almost no issues. Most areas are nearly done with Round 1 of leave. Next step is for the area reps to meet with their respective OMs to reduce/remove leave slots. As always, they will target summer and all the training dates. As soon as that’s done, we will roll right into round 2. Trainees, your area reps are finalizing your schedules to best align with OJTI resources. Those should be out shortly too.
We will work on getting the OT MOU finalized this week, as soon as it’s done then we will more than likely have briefings to ensure everyone understands the new rules and how the new “available/limited” list will work.
UNUM Open Season / NATCA Benefits Visit **TOMORROW AND THURSDAY**
UNUM open season is upon us. If you don’t recall, this is the disability insurance offered for NATCA members. While no one plans on getting a long-term illness, this service will allow you to focus on healing with the assurance that your bills will be taken care of. Lance Liberty will be in the facility on 11/12 and 11/14 and will be set up in the cafeteria. He will also be answering questions about the alternatives to FEGLI (federal life insurance). All employees sign up for FEGLI when first employed with the FAA, but it quickly becomes the more expensive option. Please stop by and talk with Lance to start the process of getting moved over.
NATCA T-Shirt Contest
This Friday the 15th will be the next NATCA T-shirt day. Find a rep and get your raffle ticket. Don’t forget to put your name and area on it before you put it in the black box by the mailboxes. This month the winner will have a choice between Bigfoot Java, McLendon Hardware or The Rock.
Facility Water Shutdown
They will be doing a temporary shutdown of the main water supply, which will occur on November 18th, beginning at 0500L and lasting for approximately six hours, but drinkable water will not be available for multiple days.
The main water valve supplying the facility will be closed, isolating and draining the main line to allow for valve replacement. Once the valves are replaced, the water will be turned back on, and the system will be purged of air and sediment before reopening the building’s isolation valves.
During the shutdown, no commercial water will be available in the facility. Portable toilets ("Honey Buckets") and handwashing stations will be provided, with a map of their locations to follow.
After water service is restored, samples will be collected for testing. Potable water will not be available until testing confirms water quality, which may take up to three days. Bottled water will be supplied for use in the interim, and signage will be posted on all drinking fountains until testing is complete.
