It is important for all bargaining unit employees (not just new employees) to understand that the union movement is a movement that believes in fairness and justice. It gives employees a voice, not an insurance policy.
PASS meets with new employees after every orientation we attend. If you are interested in attending, we meet at Emerson Biggins restaurant at 5:30 PM on orientation days. It is located at 1732 S. Meridian Ave Oklahoma City OK 73108 Get directions
Joining a Union and being active in that Union is the best thing you can do to secure your career and assure that justice and fairness. The cost is 1 hour of pay per paycheck 1/80th of your pay. There is no initiation fee.
Here is some information that can help you understand a bit more about PASS and the labor movement.
- PASS Powerpoint presentation Download New hire orientation
For the new folks... I've added a link to help them find their way around the FAA's new hire information. Hope it helps. I hope to see or meet you at the new employee orientations.
Be advised, the PASS Contract supercedes any conflicting policy the Agency may have on this site. Read the contract, and read the policies; I think you'll find that you some rights non-union employees don't enjoy.
NEW August 18th
PASS has also been heavily involved in helping veterans get their benefits. Recently FAA, through the urging and assitance of PASS adopted Montgomery GI Bill benefits for Technical Operations bargaining unit employees, Here is the current program for these folks.
