Air Traffic Controllers Declare a Strike
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Business and Commerce Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Economics, Aviation, Space Exploration
- Subcategories: Business, Labor, Unions, Work, Employment, Strikes, Boycotts, Lockouts
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: August 3, 1981
Article abstract: In an effort to win labor contract disputes, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) declared an illegal work stoppage on August 3, 1981, to bring nationwide air traffic to a halt.
Summary of Event
On August 3, 1981, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), under the direction of Robert E. Poli, union president, declared an illegal nationwide strike of 14,500 members. Approximately 11,500 members walked off their jobs because of contract disputes with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)....
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