Re: Contract Negotiations...
Sisters and Brothers,
 We were informed late yesterday evening that the arbitration award
 surrounding the five remaining contract articles will be released to
 the parties simultaneously on Thursday, the 13th of August. At that
 time, we will put out the award document with some explanation as to
 what we believe it states. According to the arbitration panel, the
 award is self explanatory.
 As I stated in my previous updates, the panel will be briefing the
 Secretary of Transportation prior to the release of information.
 According to them, that has been the reason for the delay in putting
 out information.
 I believe we will learn as to when any pay adjustments will commence
 based on the award. It is also our intention to discuss the
 implementation date of the contract with the FAA; our belief is
 sometime immediately after the ratification.
 As we learn more, I will share it with the board for dissemination.
 The ability to ask questions will remain available on the BBS. We 
 will schedule more national telcons to explain and/or answer
 questions, probably beginning next week.
 Pat Forrey
 President
 NATCA
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