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Technology & Change Management
Safeguard the profession and ensure member involvement in all phases of technological transition.
About CATCA
Our union, our history, and our commitment to Canada's air traffic controllers.
The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association CATCA is a trade union and proud member of Unifor. While representing over 2,000 air traffic controllers across Canada, we advocate for the safety of the flying public, fair working conditions, and the well-being of our members.
What We Do
Our members work in control towers and area control centres across the country, guiding aircraft safely through Canadian airspace. From busy hubs like Toronto and Vancouver to regional airports, CATCA controllers ensure the safety and efficiency of every flight.
Tower Controllers
Controllers in towers manage takeoffs, landings, and traffic in the immediate airport vicinity.
Area Control Centres
ACC controllers manage en-route traffic at high altitudes across vast regions of Canadian airspace.
What We Fight For
We work to advance aviation safety, elevate the air traffic control profession, and improve the lives of our members. Learn more about the challenges facing the aviation industry and the path we are charting.
Read the whitepaper co-authored with ALPA.Our Priorities
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Regulatory & Legislative Advocacy
Influence and inform regulatory changes affecting Air Navigation services—staffing, fatigue, and operational delivery.
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Member Engagement & Professional Pride
Strengthen union solidarity, trust, and participation across all groups and facilities.
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Staffing, Recruitment & Training
Ensure ATC workforce sustainability and safety through validated, transparent workforce planning.
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Service Delivery & ATC Integrity
Respond assertively to service degradation, third-party pressure, and employer missteps.
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Future-Proofing the Union
Build institutional strength and capacity to respond to long-term industry trends.