Against the Wind - National Air Traffic Controllers Association

Congress over the budget, its negotiators told NATCA
they weren’t sure when they’d be able to meet again
due to cost cutting. Relishing the chance to show the
union’s foresight, Krasner told them: “Look, we just
got a half percent dues increase. If you want, we can
lend you money to continue to negotiate.”
Federal law prohibited the two sides from
Aug. Aug.
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David Hinson takes over as FAA administrator. A Navy pilot,
Hinson flew for Northwest Airlines and was an instructor for
United Airlines. He was also a founder of Midway Airlines.
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bargaining over salary and benefits, but the second
contract included language guaranteeing a 5 percent
“operational differential.” Congress had established
the premium in 1982 to recognize the efforts of controllers
who stayed on the job during the strike. Other
provisions strengthened and expanded the first
contract, such as mandating split urine specimens
Chapter 5: The Art of the Deal
President Clinton announces that controllers fired for participating
in the 1981 PATCO strike may reapply for employment
with the FAA.
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Contract caucus: The walls of hotel
rooms where the NATCA team met during
negotiations were plastered with prospective
provisions. / Courtesy of Bernie Reed