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

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