Thu, Mar 16, 2006
Still No Resolution In Ongoing Dispute
Editor's Note: After two weeks of mediated
discussions between the FAA and the National Air Traffic
Controllers Association, the two parties still have not reached a
mutual understanding over contract issues. Below is a statement by
FAA Administrator Marion C. Blakey on the FAA's request Thursday to
extend those talks.
ANN hasn't heard from NATCA yet on the FAA's request -- but
it's probably only a matter of time. When we receive word,
Aero-News will present the union's statements in full... as we do
now with Blakey's comments.
As the first two weeks of mediated contract negotiations come to
a close, the FAA continues to seek a voluntary labor agreement with
its air traffic controllers. Today, the FAA requested that the
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) extend contract
talks for up to a week to allow around-the-clock negotiations in an
effort to reach such an agreement. The FMCS agreed to continue
talks into next week.
We are grateful for the support the FMCS has provided during
these recent weeks and their presence has helped both sides
continue to work through a variety of outstanding issues. While
progress has been made over the last eight months, major provisions
regarding pay and work rules remain.
These contract negotiations come at a critical time for our
nation’s aviation system. The outcome will significantly
affect the FAA’s ability to modernize its system to improve
safety and capacity as well as to replenish its future air traffic
controller ranks.
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