On Monday, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey said contract talks have stalled with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), and called for federal mediation to help the two sides reach an agreement. NATCA's current proposal "does not recognize the hard realities of an industry that is in financial trouble, real taxpayer concerns, and the fiscal challenges confronting this agency," Blakey said at a press conference. "After months of negotiation and extensive review of key issues, they just aren't moving on the issues at the heart of the negotiations," she said. Those issues include pay, scheduling, and work rules.
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