Historical Events tagged with "PATCO"

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Politics & Government

PATCO Decertification by US Federal Authority

October 22nd, 1981 43 years ago

The US Federal Labor Relations Authority voted to decertify the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) after a strike in the previous August. The strike, which involved thousands of air traffic controllers, aimed for better working conditions and pay but was met with strong resistance from the government. The decision reflected the government's stance against labor unions taking extensive action.

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