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FAA Unions Form Coalition

The unions representing nearly 20,000 employees of the FAA have joined in a coalition “to hold the FAA accountable” for meeting its modernization goals and

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

May 9, 2008

The unions representing nearly 20,000 employees of the FAA have joined in a coalition “to hold the FAA accountable” for meeting its modernization goals and to improve working conditions at the agency. The coalition represents the largest group of organized employees at the FAA.

“There are many challenges that the 21st century will bring to the FAA,” said Michael Fanfalone, president of the Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS). “The employees we represent are the ones ensuring aviation safety. Through this united front, we will hold the FAA accountable for modernization and improving the public trust.”

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