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PATCO Strike
NamePATCO Strike
DateAugust 3, 1981 – June 17, 1982
LocationUnited States

PATCO Strike. The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) strike was a major labor dispute that involved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the United States Department of Transportation. The strike was led by Robert Poli, the president of PATCO, and involved over 11,000 air traffic controllers who were members of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). The strike had significant implications for the Reagan Administration, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Background

The PATCO strike was preceded by a series of disputes between the FAA and PATCO, including a 1970 United States railroad strike-inspired walkout by air traffic controllers in 1970. The National Mediation Board (NMB) had been involved in negotiations between the two parties, but an agreement could not be reached. PATCO had also been in contact with other labor unions, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and the United Auto Workers (UAW), in an effort to gain support for their cause. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Federal Labor Relations Council (FLRC) also played a role in the lead-up to the strike.

Causes of the Strike

The primary causes of the strike were related to working conditions, pay, and benefits for air traffic controllers. PATCO was seeking improvements in these areas, as well as a reduction in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) control over the profession. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) had also been involved in investigating working conditions for air traffic controllers, and PATCO was seeking to address concerns related to stress and fatigue. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had also conducted studies on the health effects of air traffic control work. Other labor unions, including the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the United Steelworkers (USW), were also watching the situation closely.

The Strike

The strike began on August 3, 1981, when over 11,000 air traffic controllers walked off the job. The Reagan Administration responded quickly, with President Ronald Reagan declaring the strike a peril to national safety and ordering the controllers back to work. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) were involved in the response to the strike, and the National Guard was deployed to assist with air traffic control duties. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Air Transport Association of America (ATA) also played a role in the response to the strike. Other labor unions, including the AFL-CIO and the Change to Win Federation (CTW), were critical of the Reagan Administration's response to the strike.

Aftermath

The strike ended on June 17, 1982, when the FAA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that they would be hiring replacement air traffic controllers. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) had ruled that the strike was illegal, and the Federal Labor Relations Council (FLRC) had also been involved in the aftermath of the strike. The Merits Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) also played a role in the aftermath of the strike. The strike had significant implications for the labor movement in the United States, and was seen as a major defeat for organized labor. The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) were among the labor unions that were affected by the strike.

Legacy

The PATCO strike has had a lasting impact on the labor movement in the United States. The strike led to significant changes in the way that labor disputes are handled, and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was amended in response to the strike. The Federal Labor Relations Council (FLRC) and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) were also established in response to the strike. The strike also had significant implications for the Reagan Administration, and was seen as a major victory for the President Ronald Reagan. The Library of Congress and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) have extensive collections related to the PATCO strike, including documents from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The strike has also been the subject of numerous books and articles, including works by Joseph A. McCartin and Dorothy Sue Cobble. Category:Labor disputes in the United States