The efforts of the PASS Air Traffic Organization (ATO) contract negotiating team will be paying off for ATO members during the first full pay period of October 2014. As described in Article 124, Section 4, and a clarifying Memorandum of Agreement dated August 5, 2014, there will be adjustments to the base pay of employees covered by the PASS/FAA Pay Plan under the ATO collective bargaining agreement (CBA). This contract article describes the pay systems covering the ATO bargaining units and includes pay-related provisions for employees in all job series, grades and pay bands who were covered by the PASS/FAA Pay Plan, the agency’s FG Pay Plan (Flight Inspection Services and Mission Support Services) or the Federal Wage System (wage-grade employees). The different levels of pay increases negotiated for journey-level employees covered under the PASS/FAA Pay Plan are based on (1) whether they are onboard the first full pay period in October 2014, (2) the date on which the employees achieved journey level, and (3) whether they were eligible to receive all or part of the special pay increases that were contained in the previous CBA, dated July 2, 2000.

“There’s a direct relationship between the ballot box and the bread box, and what the union fights for and wins at the bargaining table can be taken away in the legislative halls.” Walter Reuther

This quote rings as true today as when it was said.

We need to protect our contract by voting for those who support us.

You should start receiving emails at your *.*@FAA.GOV email this week.

Some have already received their emails. Others will get them soon.

It will detail the days that you are eligible to be paid,

Remember to check your eOPF folder for the Contractual longevity pay increase (or bonus) depending on where you are in relation to the pay band.
You should receive 1.6% increase or bonus in your next pay June 24,2014.
Please let your rep know if you do not receive this contractual increase or lump sum.

MAY 22, 2014

As announced on the PASS telecon a few weeks ago, there has been major progress in finalizing the Article 41 claims and moving to a payout date.