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The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) is a division of the Federation of Physicians & Dentists/Alliance of Healthcare & Professional Employees (FPD/AHPE), a non-profit organization representing public and private employees. The organization is dedicated to improving the working conditions of its members.

PATCO provides air traffic controllers, weather observers, forecasters, meteorologists, base operations personnel and other service contract employee’s assistance to its bargaining unit members (except in negotiating individual and private contracts) and acts as an expert, aggressive bargaining agent for members in recognized collective bargaining units.

PATCO recognizes the critical relationship of private sector professional employees covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA); each has a profound effect and influence on the other and on the standards of quality and care within their professions. Achieving professional standards of quality in and of itself is a fundamental tenet of PATCO’s mission and goal.

Since 1995, when PATCO was elected the representative for a number of classifications of SCA employees throughout the country, PATCO has grown remarkably as an agent for private-sector employees. It has also gained increased membership among employee bargaining units wanting expert assistance in negotiating agreements with SCA employees.

PATCO, a division of the Federation of Physicians & Dentists (FPD), is affiliated with the National Union of Hospital & Healthcare Employees (NUHHCE) and with the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)/AFL-CIO. Together, these organizations enjoy the resources provided by more than 1.4 million members nationwide. Additionally, these affiliates have enable PATCO to expand our direct benefits and services to its members.

PATCO strives to insure adequate compensation and working conditions for our members. We provide a voice so that professional concerns may be addressed in an effort to prevent abuses and correct inequalities in the delivery of professional services.

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) are automatically provided to members, and members can request a copy by clicking on our email address below.
fpd1@prodigy.net
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PATCO /AFSCME
1310 Cross Creek Circle, Suite C2 • Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (800) 373-5777 · Fax: (850) 942-6722
fpd1@prodigy.net · www.fpdunion.org

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* Membership will be verified before you can take advantage of this benefit, so if you’re not a member in good standing, rejoin today and put your membership dues to work right away.

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“OH THE WEATHER OUTSIDE’S BEEN FRIGHTFUL ...”

PATCO/AFSCME commends all of our members throughout the country, and most recently the northeast, who went to work, stayed at work or attempted to get to work in order to ensure that the safety of the flying public was never compromised. As always, the dedication and loyalty to your profession is above reproach!

Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if your income stopped should you suffer a disability?

Expenses would continue ... probably greater than ever when you consider insurance deductibles and uncovered medical bills. Your income is your most valuable asset and without it your savings can quickly be turned into debt!

You insure your other valuable assets, like your home and your car. But you may not have thought to insure your income in the event you suffer a disability that prevents you from working - which is much more common than you think.

We want our members to be protected! Disability Income Insurance Protection plans are now available! These products are specifically designed to replace lost income due to a covered accident or illness, and both Short Term and Long Term disability products are available.

HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

Short Term Disability

·	Guaranteed to Issue available – policies issued regardless of health conditions (within issue ages and actively at work); 12-month pre ex will apply

·	Coverage ages 16-69

·	Fully portable

·	Shorter elimination periods – benefits payable as soon as the 15th day of an accident or illness

·	Benefit periods up to 1 or 2 years

·	Pays on and off the job benefits; benefit reduced if worker’s comp. Pays

·	Can be used to fill the gap while waiting for your Long Term disability to begin Plan designs to meet your individual needs and budget

Long Term Disability

·	Coverage ages 18-70

·	Fully Portable

·	1, 3 or 5 year Benefit Periods

·	60, 90 or 180 day elimination

·	Coverage customized for each individual

·	Medical underwriting questions required

·	Issue up to 65% of income

We’d like you to know more about this, so please click on the link below to complete our online quote request form, or you may contact our agent for additional information.

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