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.
Alaska Airlines: Do the Right Thing-Value Your Pilots
Private Mediated Negotiations End
MEC Proposes Limited Private Mediation
Pilots Hold Fast to their Bargaining Expectations
State of the Union, June 2021
SCOPE: Protect, Provide, Prepare
Look for the MEC in a City Near You
Alaska MEC’s Strategic Plan
Leading the Puck
Facing Forward: 2021
Important Holiday Message for Pilots and Families During What May Be a Stressful Holiday: CALL ALPA FIRST
End of 2020 and Look to the Future
Management’s Unapproved Changes to Vacation Open Time Trading
August MEC Meeting Recap
Bid Award Results Discussed
Honoring Seniority, Bidding Pitfalls, And What You Need to Know about Bid 2020-11a
Position Bid 2020-11a
EIL, REIL, ELOA, EO Awards and What Comes Next
Bidding for EIL, REIL, VELOA, EO
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