From Paul Rinaldi

A Message from President-Elect Paul Rinaldi:

Brothers and Sisters,

It is my great honor and privilege to represent the great members of NATCA as your next President!

As this election comes to an end, a new chapter in NATCA also begins. We have a tremendous amount of work ahead of us and I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to say thank you to those that supported me and gave 100 percent of themselves to get out the vote in order to ensure that a majority of our membership decided this election. We had a record turnout in the runoff election and I thank everyone who voted. You understood the importance of this election and you took the time to let your voice be heard.

Regardless of whom you supported in the election, it is time for us to quickly put it behind us and stand united as we move forward. I feel extremely blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity to lead this union, with its amazing group of activists.

During this election, particularly over the last six weeks, I was re-energized and reminded why I love this union so much and why I chose to run for NATCA President. I believe this union is about "you and I working as one, for the good of all."

We have an opportunity over the next three years to correct the wrongs of the past five. Our hardwork and subsequent successes over the course of these next three years will impact our union and our professions for decades to come. Our collective spirit has been and will continue to be their worst enemy!

I now commit to you, every minute of every hour of every day for the next three years, to bring you results! I promise to work to make your quality of life better. I promise to work to ensure the FAA pay you properly and treat you with respect. I promise to work to make NATCA stronger and more united than ever before.

Sometimes the words "thank you" just isn't enough to show the deep gratitude I have for every single one of you who make up this great union. I will work every day to show you how thankful I really am. Additionally and most sincerely, I would like to thank Ruth Marlin for stepping up to serve our union by running for President. I hope that I will always be able to count on her in the future for her help and counsel.

In solidarity,

Paul
Our Collective Spirit Is Their Enemy!

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