This is why it confuses me - all FAA ATCs are unionized

Because they are not allowed to strike nor can NATCA endorse any job actions like "sick outs," so their collective bargaining power is limited to negotiations.
You'd also be fu**ing ASTOUNDED how many ATCs are Republicans/Trumpers

Is it disastrous leadership, though? If your goal is privatization?
Despicable? - Yes
Disastrous? - Depends on what direction you're trying to lead in.

I am not saying this was a manufactured act to these ends, but we can be damn sure the narrative surrounding it will support that goal.

It's also super interesting that aggressive cell phone bans and enforcement or those bans saw an uptick in the last few months - right before ICE was given a mandate to raid schools.

".. let's do it together for the Americans at home"
Masterclass - well played, sir

Bars