Membership in PASS is about more than joining a union—it is about having a voice, gaining a system of support and solidarity, and making an important investment in your future. What else do you get by joining PASS? Why should you join now? Take a look at the following and the make the decision to join PASS today!
Access to Member-Only Benefits
PASS works with Union Plus to provide you and your family access to valuable products and services. Joining PASS allows you to take advantage of many members-only benefits, including scholarship programs, money and credit services, health care savings, travel discounts, and others.
PASS is affiliated with the AFL-CIO and, as a member of PASS, you will become part of a nationwide network of brothers and sisters. PASS encourages all chapters to affiliate with state or local branches of the AFL-CIO.
PASS will be there to support you on the job. If you ever need to file a grievance, the PASS legal team will be on hand to provide assistance and support. PASS also represents you during investigations or disciplinary matters.
PASS provides organizing, legislative, representative and safety training to members. In addition, the biennial PASS Chapter Summit is an opportunity for PASS chapter leaders to participate in extensive training on chapter growth and sustainability. In addition, as a PASS member, you can serve as a PASS liaison or subject matter expert on a variety of agency projects.
PASS serves as a voice for members on Capitol Hill and in legislative offices throughout the nation. Federal employees are restricted in their ability to lobby Congress on certain issues. However, as a PASS member, you are given additional protection and support to lobby Congress on behalf of the union. This is especially important in today's legislative environment where there are several pieces of anti-federal employee legislation withlanguage negatively impacting pay, benefits and staffing. In addition, as a PASS member, you also have the ability to educate the public about PASS and what you do as an FAA employee to ensure aviation safety.
PASS has exclusive bargaining authority to negotiate working conditions for bargaining unit employees. PASS negotiates the contracts, and only PASS members are able to vote to ratify any negotiated contract. In addition, as a member, you can provide input during contract negotiations to PASS members on the team, or even serve on the team yourself.Without PASS, the agency would be free to impose any pay plan, your annual and sick leave benefits and work schedules would be dictated by management, and management could change wages, benefits or working conditions at their discretion. As a member of PASS, your voice is heard!
When you join PASS, you join a union of aviation brothers and sisters who understand the needs of the workforce and embody the same level of dedication and commitment to protecting this country's aviation system. Become a part of a strong and solid union focused on issues that impact you now and in the future.
If you have any questions or need additional information on joining PASS, please Contact Us.Be a Part of a Greater Network
Have a Representative on Your Side
Access to Training and Experience
A Link to Congress and the Public
Have a Voice
Become a Part of a Strong Union
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