PASS Statement on Election Results

Details: Published: November 07, 2024

The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), AFL-CIO, the union that represents over 11,000 employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DoD), released this statement regarding the election of Donald Trump as president in 2024.

“As a union representing federal employees, PASS is focused on policies that ensure our members have safe, secure federal jobs that allow them to keep the American flying public and the commerce of the nation safe and free from interruption or delays,” said National President Dave Spero.

“We stand ready to work with the incoming administration to assist with the development and furthering of policies that strengthen the aviation system, collective bargaining and a merit-based civil service system.

“We will continue to advocate for personnel decisions to be based on knowledge, skills, abilities and the superior expertise brought to the table by the federal employees we represent.” continued Spero.

“Our members have chosen to devote their lives and careers to the public good,” he said. “PASS will do our due diligence to continue working toward these goals during the president’s next term.”