(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - President Biden has signed into law a bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill that aims to improve aviation safety while strengthening protections for both passengers and Airline Workers.

H.R. 3935, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, will address the Air Traffic Controller Staffing crisis, strengthening protections for Flight Crews, modernizing mental health and medication protocols for Pilots, creating a national plan to enhance recruitment, hiring and retention in the Civil Aviation Workforce, and more.

Major Labor Unions across the Aviation Industry have hailed this legislation as a clear and meaningful win for safety and Worker Rights.

“This reauthorization of the FAA is a victory for workers and the AFL-CIO is thrilled by its passage,” National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said in a press release. “While rejecting harmful policy changes, this bipartisan agreement strengthens safety standards, supports workforce growth and enhances aviation infrastructure.  The AFL-CIO is proud to work with our allies in Congress and all the Aviation Unions of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, on this reauthorization.”

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