PASS OWCP Rep: Here for You

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07 May

PASS is committed to helping injured union members with their on the job injuries or illnesses. For that reason, as part of the collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) for both Aviation Safety (AVS) and Air Traffic Organization (ATO) employees, the agency is required to annually brief employees on existing requirements and proper procedures for reporting workplace injuries, which is outlined in the annual briefing form found here. PASS provides union members with a specialized Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs (OWCP) representative with whom members should consult when dealing with the intricacy of an OWCP claim.

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ERAM Complete

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30 Apr

Today, PASS National President Mike Perrone and National Vice President Rich Casey  joined Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta at a press conference recognizing the completion of En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM). ERAM has been deployed at 20 centers across the country and serves as a critical foundation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).

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Member Profile: Stephen Ferrara

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16 Apr

Stephen Ferrara, a PASS Chapter NG3 member for the last three years, serves as an aviation safety inspector (ASI) of General Aviation operationsand PASS representative for the Farmingdale Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). Under his current title, Ferrara certifies and has oversight over office part 135 operators, part 141 operators and part 61/91 operators.

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Bradley Radar Unit Essential to Installation of ASDE-X Antenna

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09 Apr

By Janine Murphy, PASS Region I PR Committee Member

Friday the 13th in March of 2015 turned out to be a good day for the Bradley Radar unit and PASS Chapter NG3!

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Fighting for Your Safety!

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09 Apr

By Richard Riggs, PASS National T-SAP Representative

The Technical Operations Safety Action Program (T-SAP) is now a national program. If the fundamental concepts of a voluntary, cooperative, non-punitive environment for the open reporting of safety concerns are adhered to, PASS is absolutely convinced T-SAP has significantly improved National Airspace System (NAS) safety for the employees we represent, and will continue to do so.

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Focus on Collaboration at ATCF/ES Managers’ Forum

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02 Apr

On April 1, PASS National Vice President Rich Casey participated in a collaboration panel at the Air Traffic Control Facilities/Engineering Services (ATCF/ES) managers’ forum. He was joined by ATCF Director Jodi McCarthy and NATCA Region X Vice President Mike MacDonald. The panel, which took place on the second day of the forum, was an opportunity to discuss the important role collaboration plays at the workplace with agency leaders.

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