An ABC Nightline segment featuring Daniels explored what led to the air traffic controller staffing crisis and offered viewers a glimpse into the hiring and training of new ATC professionals. The segment concludes with Daniels speaking about how we must maintain the safety of the flying public amid staffing shortages and equipment failures. “Ultimately we [the controllers] are going to ensure that every single person that enters the airspace … will know that we have their backs and are keeping them safe.” Watch the full segment on our website: https://www.natca.org/2025/05/23/natca-president-nick-daniels-highlights-need-for-system-upgrades-in-national-media-appearances/ (fb)

Members of NATCA’s National Legislative Committee personally delivered handwritten letters from NATCA members to congressional offices on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, as part of our Union’s drive to educate members of Congress about the importance of not changing the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and other federal benefits. In all, more than 1,200 personal letters were delivered to offices in both the House and Senate. All together, the letters weighed more than 28 pounds. Many of them were written by attendees at the recent Biennial Convention in San Francisco. Some letters were also written by members and mailed to NATCA’s national office in Washington, D.C. View the Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCf93g (fb)