National Association of Air Traffic Specialists

Aviation Safety is Our Business

NAATS HEADQUARTERS EMAIL UPDATE

Number 57
January 24, 2001

I've received information that AFSCME has reached tentative agreement on pay with the FAA. I haven't been able to verify this yet but the preliminary details are it's a seven-year agreement for 8%. Payout in the respective years is as follows:

Year 1 = 2.5%
Year 2 = 2.5%
Year 3 = 2%
Year 4 = 0
Year 5 = 0
Year 6 = 1%
Year 7 = 0

The staff 2152s and attorneys they represent are to be placed in the higher "k" band. These are all the details I have at this time. I'm working on verification and additional specifics and I'll keep you advised.

The Senate Commerce Committee is conducting the Norman Mineta confirmation hearing today. We've sent both the Chairman and the Ranking Member a letter endorsing Mr. Mineta as the next DOT Secretary. His confirmation is expected without delay.

All members should have received their copy of the quarterly NAATS Bulletin by now. If you didn't get yours it means we don't have your current mailing address on file at NAATS Headquarters. Please contact Gretna at 301-933-6228 or email [email protected] with any additions or corrections.

We are continually soliciting volunteers for NAATS representatives on workgroups or as liaisons. The difference is that workgroups meet infrequently and some travel is required. The liaisons are details of one year at FAA HQ. If you would like to serve on these please send me your name and a brief resume. Any area of specific interest is also helpful.

Wally Pike

Walter W. Pike, President

This page was last updated on 24 January 2001