Professional AirTraffic Controllers Organization, Inc. (PATCO). PATCO / OPEIU, AFL-CIO Alliance with Teamsters Air Line Divis ... ion A Labor Union representing air traffic controllers across the United States. The PATCO mission is to represent and provide a voice to all of the dedicated Air Traffic Control Professionals, past, present and future. We are here, in solidarity, to support, listen, provide legal assistance, and work on your behalf for the optimum in air safety, fair compensation, improved working conditions and well deserved “leave time” away from a very demanding profession. Unlike other unions, PATCO only represents air traffic controllers, providing you with top notch professional personal service that you deserve. Our Profile Being the most experienced, historic and dedicated union representative for Air Traffic Controllers, PATCO thoroughly understands the “no margin for error” standard to provide the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic is one of the most demanding and stressful professions in the world, comprised of split second decisions with a continuing increased workload. Many controllers throughout the nation who are currently working in the private sector are reaching out to PATCO with their concerns regarding the unreasonable expectations of certain employers who demand that these controllers meet or exceed the standards required of their Federal counterparts while keeping their pay at minimum standards. If you are looking for the best air traffic controller (ATC) Union.....ask for PATCO. Other ATC unions don't compare.......... read more