Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization
PATCO........The Proud Professionals
An Independent Labor Union, Certified by the NLRB.
Don't be fooled by imposters...look for the PATCO ® Trademark.... the symbol of authenticity
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Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization PATCO........The Proud Professionals An Independent Labor Union, Certified by the NLRB. Don't be fooled by imposters...look for the PATCO ® Trademark.... the symbol of authenticity
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An Independent Labor Union Certified by the NLRB A Brief History Of PATCO.....
PATCO Co Founder, Brother Jack Maher & Creator of the PATCO Logo
In 1968, PATCO was formed by Jack Maher and Mike Rock. The Union was certified by the FLRA as the exclusive representative for all FAA Air Traffic Controllers. In October 1981, PATCO was decertified by the Reagan Adminstration / FLRA due to a nationwide strike caused by the FAA’s failure to address deplorable working conditions. A year later, PATCO filed for bankruptcy due the governments union busting tactics. In 1970, Ron Taylor was hired by the FAA at Miami Center, and worked there as a journeyman air traffic controller until the spring of 1975. He transferred to West Palm Beach Tower / Tracon in the spring of 1975, and was elected the PATCO Facility President. Taylor’s last day on the job with the FAA was August 2, 1981. PATCO is Re-Formed; In 1996, PATCO Co-Founder and National Coordinator, Brother Jack Maher re-formed PATCO, and affiliated with an AFL-CIO dental union as an independent autonomous organization. Brother Maher’s history goes back to the early 1960’s as an original founder of PATCO and remains highly respected throughout the labor community. Brother Maher is the creator of the PATCO Registered Trademark logo. In 1999, Brother Maher appointed Ron Taylor as the National Coordinator (CEO) of PATCO along with exclusive rights to the PATCO Registered Trademark. In addition, he also appointed the first non-elected officers of PATCO to serve for a short term. PATCO held its first Convention in August 2001, in Las Vegas, and it was at this convention that new officers were elected. Ron Taylor was elected President of the Union along with his lifetime appointed position as National Coordinator (CEO) of PATCO. Other officers were elected according to geographical territories. PATCO Disaffiliates with the Dental Union; On January 1, 2004, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) was re-formed as an independent labor union. It was during this time period that PATCO disaffiliated and severed all ties with the AFL-CIO dental Union. Jack Maher transferred ownership of the PATCO Registered Logo Trademark to Ron Taylor. PATCO moves forward for a “Brighter Future” PATCO currently represents contract tower controllers working for RVA, Midwest and SERCO. The Tower locations are in New Jersey, Texas, Montana, Georgia, Connecticut, Indiana, and Wisconsin. PATCO membership is also comprised of hundreds of PATCO strikers, including Jack Maher the original Co Founder of PATCO, and Jim Hays the first President of PATCO from the 60's. In March 2007, PATCO held its second secret ballot election and the following non-salaried Officers were elected to serve a three (3) year term. Ron Taylor………President John Dwyer……. Executive Vice President David Ailes...........Eastern VP Gary Lashbrook... Southern VP John Rowland…...Central VP James Woodyard..Western VP Carol Taylor……..Secretary/Treasurer PATCO has held Conventions in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001, New Orleans in 2005, and at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood , Florida on August 3, 2006. The next PATCO convention is scheduled in Memphis / Tunica, Mississippi, on May 19-20, 2008. PATCO is an Independent Labor Union, registered with the Department of Labor (DOL), and certified by the NLRB. Ron Taylor is registered in the State of Florida as the PATCO Union Business Agent. Our Corporation is listed with the IRS as a " Non Profit 501 C (4)" in the State of Florida. The PATCO Trademarks / Logos are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, D.C. PATCO Labor Attorney law firm is
Sugarman & Susskind, P.A., located in Miami, Florida.
PATCO Office Location: Stuart, Florida
(772) 283-3369
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