p_perez
6th Nov 2011, 21:43
Hello!
This is the leading article (http://www.atcmagazine.net/69-editorial-i.pdf) from the last issue of the Spanish professional ATC Magazine (- ATC Magazine - (http://www.atcmagazine.net)). It somewhow expresses the oficial view of Spanish ATC union USCA of the situation of our profession in Spain and in the rest of Europe. I would like to mention that most of the articles can be found both in Spanish and English, if you want to read around ...
Saludos! (Saintex: va por ti!)
Its time to be one voice
ATC magazine / nš 69
It is clear that our profession is at the lead of technological advances, especially those that improve Safety, surely the most important factor of our job. But it is also true that, for obvious reasons, our work is closely linked to our Nationīs economy and, thus, to politics.
Even in this time of crisis we currently experience, the dream of a united Europe has not vanished; on the contrary, calls are made for joint efforts and sacrifices to all the citizens of the European Economic Community so that it does not fall apart. Borders between member States are increasingly permeable in all aspects, from the Bologna Plan to the Schengen Agreement; and the Single European Sky will end up being a reality.
Unfortunately, within the framework of this Union, our profession is under attack in virtually all EU countries. Discrediting our work has become the best way to hide a disastrous management that has provoked the loss of millions of euros, has produced a delay of thousands of minutes, and what is worse, has undermined Safety.
Time has come that Air Traffic Controllers act as leaders of the rest of unions. Time has come that they truly unite. Time has come that European Air Traffic Controllers become One, and as One act against all and every attack suffered by the smallest tower or CTR in Europe. One strong and united Voice, led by someone able to understand the problem and find the solution, is what European Air Traffic Controllers need. The first step may have been taken already at Seville (Spain), during the XXIII Congress of USCA, attended by colleagues from other countries (Prospect ATCOs Branch, ATCEUC, and SINCTA SNCTA). The idea of a Continental Union has begun gathering momentum, and now it needs to settle, and it only depends on European Air Traffic Controllers to be able to speak with a single Voice. The fact that the audience of the Congress received these illustrious guests with a standing ovation, caused optimism to imbue these union leaders with the necessary courage to become one Voice.
Air borders will fall sooner or later, procedures and data link equipment will standardize for all countries of the EEC. Before all this fortunately happens, a unique European Air traffic Controllers Union should be in place. With competent people, which we have plenty of, with work and union expertise, which we also have plenty of, with a permanent headquarter and local delegations. With good communication with all posts, so that no colleague feels abandoned, no matter the size of his TWR or ACC. Our Unity is our Strength, and Safety is our Flag. Hopefully European Air Traffic Controllers will realise that our Union has been the only thing that has prevented the destruction of a profession so despised, but also so vital to the political and economic operation of our Continent.
This is the leading article (http://www.atcmagazine.net/69-editorial-i.pdf) from the last issue of the Spanish professional ATC Magazine (- ATC Magazine - (http://www.atcmagazine.net)). It somewhow expresses the oficial view of Spanish ATC union USCA of the situation of our profession in Spain and in the rest of Europe. I would like to mention that most of the articles can be found both in Spanish and English, if you want to read around ...
Saludos! (Saintex: va por ti!)
Its time to be one voice
ATC magazine / nš 69
It is clear that our profession is at the lead of technological advances, especially those that improve Safety, surely the most important factor of our job. But it is also true that, for obvious reasons, our work is closely linked to our Nationīs economy and, thus, to politics.
Even in this time of crisis we currently experience, the dream of a united Europe has not vanished; on the contrary, calls are made for joint efforts and sacrifices to all the citizens of the European Economic Community so that it does not fall apart. Borders between member States are increasingly permeable in all aspects, from the Bologna Plan to the Schengen Agreement; and the Single European Sky will end up being a reality.
Unfortunately, within the framework of this Union, our profession is under attack in virtually all EU countries. Discrediting our work has become the best way to hide a disastrous management that has provoked the loss of millions of euros, has produced a delay of thousands of minutes, and what is worse, has undermined Safety.
Time has come that Air Traffic Controllers act as leaders of the rest of unions. Time has come that they truly unite. Time has come that European Air Traffic Controllers become One, and as One act against all and every attack suffered by the smallest tower or CTR in Europe. One strong and united Voice, led by someone able to understand the problem and find the solution, is what European Air Traffic Controllers need. The first step may have been taken already at Seville (Spain), during the XXIII Congress of USCA, attended by colleagues from other countries (Prospect ATCOs Branch, ATCEUC, and SINCTA SNCTA). The idea of a Continental Union has begun gathering momentum, and now it needs to settle, and it only depends on European Air Traffic Controllers to be able to speak with a single Voice. The fact that the audience of the Congress received these illustrious guests with a standing ovation, caused optimism to imbue these union leaders with the necessary courage to become one Voice.
Air borders will fall sooner or later, procedures and data link equipment will standardize for all countries of the EEC. Before all this fortunately happens, a unique European Air traffic Controllers Union should be in place. With competent people, which we have plenty of, with work and union expertise, which we also have plenty of, with a permanent headquarter and local delegations. With good communication with all posts, so that no colleague feels abandoned, no matter the size of his TWR or ACC. Our Unity is our Strength, and Safety is our Flag. Hopefully European Air Traffic Controllers will realise that our Union has been the only thing that has prevented the destruction of a profession so despised, but also so vital to the political and economic operation of our Continent.