July 20, 2009
Jim Swanson
Air Traffic Manager
Newark Air Traffic Control Tower Bldg. 118
Newark, NJ 07114
Via Fax 973-824-4603 email: jim.swanson@faa.gov and regular mail
Dear Mr. Swanson,
On July 6, 2009 I sent you a letter via email, fax and Postal Service proposing twice weekly formal meetings to discuss matters impacting the Union and members of the bargaining unit I represent. It has been two full weeks and you have not responded to my request.
My predecessor, Mr. Ed Kragh has advised me that he met with you at least twice per week on average during his tenure as the facility representative. This begs the question; why are you tacitly refusing to meet with me? I ask you for the same courtesy you provided Mr. Kragh.
It is in the best interests of the facility for us to regularly exchange information and ideas regarding the air traffic operation, morale of the employees and other pertinent matters. Beyond even the facility’s interests, there are legal obligations on both parties to be met.
As the exclusive representative of the NATCA Newark Local bargaining unit, I once again reiterate my request for meetings as outlined in my July 6th letter which I have included in this correspondence.
Please respond to this letter by July 22, 2009 in order to provide for effective, lawful representation of the bargaining unit. I am available to discuss these matters anytime by phone at 201-362-9305.
Sincerely,
Raymond Adams
President NATCA EWR
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