October 1 was a significant day for the pilot group at Alaska Airlines; it marked a turning point of sorts. Join host Captain David Campbell as he discusses this with MEC Chairman Captain Will McQuillen, and what this means for negotiations with Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner. Also covered in the episode is the desire management had to turn off important rules used to generate pilot’s flying schedules in the software program called The Optimizer. These rules are in place for safety, to mitigate fatigue, and to improve quality of life. ALPA was able to convince management to leave these time-tested rules in place for the upcoming bid month. It is our expectation that management will not attempt to make similar changes in future months. Listen to the episode to hear a full account of the interesting work ALPA undertook to protect their pilots.
Throughout this episode references are made to links in the show notes. Below are those links in the order they occur.
Tribute video to our pilots who chose early retirement
The new In The Loop page of the AlaskaPilots.org website and Facebook Group page. In The Loop Web Page Facebook Group
Telephonic polling conducted by the University of New Hampshire begins on Monday October 5. Calls will come from (603) 397-0660 and be identified as either UNH Surv Ctr or NH Call. On some phones, this call may be identified as “Scam Likely.” We suggest pilots add this phone number to their contact list so that, if randomly selected, the call will reach them.
The November Scheduling Committee Summary
Position Bid 2021-04 Information and FAQ
Pilot Peer Support: 309-PPS-ALPA (309-777-2572)
Pilot Peer Support (PPS) is a group of ALPA pilot volunteers who are trained to talk about any personal or professional problems pilots may be experiencing. PPS volunteers listen and offer confidential and nonjudgmental support as well as information to help them make informed decisions. A PPS volunteer can help with any issue without jeopardy to the pilot’s career. PPS volunteers are not counselors or mental health professionals—they are fellow pilots trained to provide empathy and support to deal with life’s stresses, with access to appropriate resources to help you make the next step.
TA 5: Trip Ownership, Displacement, and Commuting
TA 4: Trading
TA 3: PBS and Trip Construction
TA 2: Scope and Career Security
Tentative Agreement Reached
Negotiations Update September 9, 2022
Negotiations Update
Negotiations Update
Special MEC Meeting Recap
Negotiations Post April 1 Informational Picket
Alaska Pilots Vote to Authorize Strike
Strike Authorization Ballot Approved by Alaska Airlines MEC
ALPA’s Comprehensive Term Sheet
The Importance of Informational Picketing on April 1
The Power of Picketing
Mediation Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA)
Company Failures Over Holiday Weather Impacts Pilots
Company Failures Over Holiday Weather Impacts Pilots
The Year in Review and What’s Ahead
November MEC Meeting Recap and More
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