ATC
Natca president searches for consensus with FAA
Unilaterally imposed work rules and the FAA reauthorization process are among the issues Pat Forrey, new president of the National Air Traffic Controllers

Unilaterally imposed work rules and the FAA reauthorization process are among the issues Pat Forrey, new president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca), plans to address during his first year in office. Forrey took over the association’s reins in September after he defeated two-term incumbent John Carr.
A union representative since 1989, Forrey ran for office because he was dissatisfied with the direction the union was going.

One of his biggest challenges is reaching some agreement with the FAA about controller contracts. “I’m still in discussions [with the FAA] on imposed work rules and pay system,” said Forrey. “My statement to the Administrator has always been ‘I need a ratifiable agreement.’ And of course her position is ‘that horse has already left the barn.’”

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