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Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 22, 2025Happy Friday from the Engage Podcast team. Get a recap of the MEC's week with our new Engage Weekly episode available now. Here's what's on the radar: Show your union pride. Wear your ALPA pin! The Engage Podcast takes a deep dive into disability Your MEC will meet in MSP next week! Get an update on Comply365 and other Committee news/events Have a great weekend and stay Engaged. Show Notes: Get your ALPA pinLearn more about Delta pilot disability Track open grievances Send a DART to R&I about Prudent...
2025-08-2304 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 15, 2025Come aboard and run down the news checklist from the Delta MEC in this week's Engage Weekly.Air Canada flight attendants have issued a strike notice. Make the walk and ensure ACA flight crews can jumpseatHonor 9/11 victims at ALPA's annual remembrance ceremonyThe Delta MEC will hold its next regular meeting in MSP. Stay tuned for updates after the conclusion of the meeting.Learn how you can receive the most up-to-date MEC news via Textcaster and TelegramAlso, tune in for committee news and council events!Additional information is available in this week's MEC News. Have...
2025-08-1504 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 8, 2025Engage Weekly is live! Join us as we dive into key updates from the Delta MEC. Highlights include UNH polling (live through August 13), the Engage Podcast interviews the Scope Committee, MEC leadership celebrates Aeromexico pilots on their 67th anniversary as a union, a pay verification video refresher, and a preview of the MEC Regular Meeting in Minneapolis at the end of this month. Plus, updates on rotation preferences, safety alerts, mental wellness resources, and more. Stay informed and engaged!Show Notes:Engage: Scope is Still DopeMEC News - August 7, 2025
2025-08-0804 min
WestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 43 - MEC Summer UpdateCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall to get an update of the past few months in the MEC. Joining the conversation is our new SPSC Chair Captain Russ Martin. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2025-07-2527 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 18, 2025It's been a busy week for the Delta MEC (Master Executive Council). The Negotiating Committee is kicking off Section 6 education with the release of their new Contract History publication. This document provides a comprehensive overview of past contract cycles.Other highlights from this week include Delta changing its tune on Minnesota State Sick leave, commuting policy differences between the PWA and FOM, the release of a new Engage episode featuring the Professional Standards Committee (ProStans), and AE bidding reminders for pilots about to enter training. Additionally, the Delta MEC is requesting your best memes! Read this week's ME...
2025-07-1804 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 20, 2025Engage Weekly is back with host F/O Adam Uhan as he provides key updates, news, and information from the Delta MEC's week. Tune in to also hear an update from the Delta MEC Chair, Capt. Eric Criswell, as he recaps the MEC's June 2025 regular meeting, current issues facing the pilot group, and plans for Section 6 negotiations just around the corner.Have a great weekend, everyone – see you next week!
2025-06-2007 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - May 23, 2025Host F/O Ryan Argenta wraps up the MEC’s week with the following news for the Delta pilot group. Highlights: U.S. Navy to conduct GPS interference testing May 22-27 affecting Washington, New York, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Miami centers. The Engage podcast interviews the Scheduling Committee on short call issues. Congratulations and fleet pins go out to five new winners for the MEC News’ Rotation of the Week! Look for a new quiz in this week’s MEC News.The CASC’s Positive Safety Culture Survey is also in this week’s newsletter. Fill out the survey to...
2025-05-2302 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 40 - MEC UpdateCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Captain Gerry Erlam WJAMEC Training & Pilot Standards Chair to discuss hot topics facing the pilot group.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2025-04-2328 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to KnowOn this new series from the Engage team, take a moment to get the highlights from the Delta MEC’s week. Learn about ongoing hot topics, news, and events. This new series will also feature occasional quick takes from guests, including committee chairs, SMEs, and your MEC leadership.To learn more about these topics, please read our weekly MEC News. Don't forget to subscribe and send the Communications Committee a DART for topic ideas and your take on our episodes!
2025-04-1802 min
The Alaska Pilots PodcastJoint MEC Meeting, Merger Update, and OTRPBIn this episode, Communications Chair Kyle Johnson sits down with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Executive Admin Drew Coyle, and Negotiation Chair David Wilhelm to discuss topics such as JCBA, SLI, and Company milestones. Also discussed, an overview of an agreement on premium pay reserve blocks (OTRPBs) and the timeline for their implementation.
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2025-02-0724 min
PIEDMONSTERSMeet Our ALPA Support StaffIn October, your MEC & LEC reps, as well as other team members, traveled to Chicago for an MEC meeting, as well as ALPA’s bi-annual Board of Directors Meetings. Over the next several weeks, we will release three episodes recorded in Chicago during those meetings.
Our first one features interviews with some of the key members of our ALPA support staff. This includes Senior Labor Relations Specialist Dena Jackson, Senior Communications Specialist Nina Ing, and Senior Administrative Specialist Vicki Noble. Your MEC and committees work directly with these staffers who help keep things running smoothly. We...
2024-12-0623 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 37 - Update from MEC Chair on Merger ArbitrationCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall to discuss the recent merger arbitration and the path forward.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-11-0311 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastMeet the Negotiating Committee Chairs of the Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines PilotsWith the merger transaction between Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines now final, the separate pilot groups from each carrier will continue the process of combining into one. A significant part of that includes negotiating a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) under which the new combined pilot group will work. The Master Executive Councils (MECs) of each pilot group, as part of the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), have elected six pilots (three from each airline) to negotiate with Alaska Airlines on their behalf. This episode introduces the Negotiating Committee Chairs from each MEC—Alaska MEC Negotiating Chair David Wilhelm an...
2024-10-0424 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastFirst Joint Alaska/Hawaiian MEC EpisodeIn this episode, Co-hosts Alaska Communications Chair David Campbell and Hawaiian Communications Chair Mike Davis interview Alaska MEC Chair Will McQuillen and Hawaiian MEC Chair Larry Payne. Captains McQuillen and Payne discuss the vision they share for the collective future of a combined pilot group and the critical importance of pilot unity, engagement, and feedback in upcoming contract negotiations.
In addition to the episode’s audio content, please watch the video linked below to hear more from the two Union Chairs and other pilots from each carrier.
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2024-09-2827 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 33 - MEC Summer UpdateWJA MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and MEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down with newly elected MEC Secretary-Treasurer First Officer Vignesh Sridhar to discuss a wide range of topics facing the MEC.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-07-0821 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastMEC Officer Round TableIn this episode, Host Strategic Communications Chair David Campbell speaks with Chair Will McQuillen, Vice Chair Garin Tentschert, Secretary Scott Rubin and Executive Administrator Drew Coyle about the MEC’s work over the last several weeks including scheduling, merger progress, rumor control, and other ongoing projects.
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2024-06-2333 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 30 - MEC UpdateMEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down to give an update from the WJA MEC meeting in Winnipeg about the following topics:Canada Board MeetingNon-Passenger ScreeningFlight time / duty timeVolunteeringPensionSunwing MergerGrievancesWestJet Encore Tentative AgreementWestJet Tech Ops AMFA Negotiations PAL NegotiationsAir Canada NegotiationsInterested in volunteering with your association? Apply here: https://www.alpa.org/wja/members-home/volunteer-formMore from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we...
2024-04-1731 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastState of the Union, February 2024This episode includes conversations among Host Strategic Communications Chair David Campbell, MEC Chair Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chair David Wilhelm, Scheduling Chair and MEC Secretary-Elect Scott Rubin, and Strategic Planning Chair Brad Beachler. McQuillen gives some details of the recent MEC and Joint MEC meetings that occurred in January. Wilhelm explains the Incentive Line (IL) LOA (24-01) including the provision suspending reserves’ ability to pick up flying on their days off while the LOA is in use as well the replacement of LOA 22-06 with LOA 24-02 which enhances reserves’ ability to pick up work on days off when the IL L...
2024-02-0334 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastState of the Union, November 2023Following the third Quarter MEC Meeting, Host Strategic Communications Chair David Campbell speaks with MEC Chair Will McQuillen, MEC Executive Administrator Drew Coyle, and Scheduling Committee Chair Scott Rubin about the state of the union. Some topics discussed are basing, contract implementation progress, and staffing.
2023-11-2344 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 26 - MEC UpdateMEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down to discuss a wide range of current topics facing the WestJet Pilot Group. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-11-1847 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastAlaska Pilots’ MEC Committee Profiles: Professional Standards and DEBIThe Alaska Master Executive Council oversees more than 40 pilot support committees, which are run by dedicated pilot volunteers (overseen by elected leaders) working daily for their peer union members, who are Alaska pilots. Much of their work goes unnoticed, but today we are shining some light to show what these committees do. Our ongoing goal is to periodically spotlight the incredible work our dedicated volunteers do on behalf of our pilots, as we've done in the past. Join host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell as he speaks with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Professional Standards Committee Chairman Scott Hathaway, Diversity...
2023-11-0326 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Short: All Call for VolunteersOn this episode of Engage, the Delta MEC Secretary, Captain Shane Corbett, discusses volunteering for the Delta MEC and asks pilots of all backgrounds to raise their hands in support of the pilot group. Shane explains how volunteers are compensated for their time, what positions are currently open, and how interested pilots can get in touch with particular committees. Host First Officer Ryan Argenta and Engage podcast volunteer Captain Jason Depew give their perspectives on volunteering at the union. Ever wonder how you could get involved in union work? Have an interest in a particular subject such as Scheduling...
2023-10-0420 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastState of The Union: SFO Base, 2024 VacationAttraction and retention of Alaska Airlines pilots remains a key focus for the Alaska Master Executive Council. In this episode, Strategic Communications Chair David Campbell discusses why the San Fransisco base has not seen a meaningful increase in lines, issues surrounding vacation in 2024, why attraction and retention is an issue that should concern all pilots and how solutions require proactive involvement with the MEC. Campbell is joined by MEC Chair Will McQuillen, Scheduling Committee Chair Scott Rubin, and Negotiating Committee Chair David Wilhelm.
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2023-09-2924 min
Blim-Blem-BlomO convidado do programa é o violonista Mário da SilvaNo repertório obras autorais e de Francisco Tárrega e Canhoto da Paraíba. No Radinho MEC, Jarbas vai tentar sabotar a participação de Mário da Silva. Como será que a equipe da Radinho MEC vai resolver esse problema?
2023-09-0253 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastMarket Rate AdjustmentThe Market Rate Adjustment (Section 3.A.4) to Alaska Airlines pilots’ salaries is effective September 1. In this episode, Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell discusses this time frame and the current market conditions that should affect the compensation of Alaska Airline Pilots. He is joined by MEC Chairman Will McQuillen and Membership Committee Chairman Brad Beachler. Other topics briefly discussed are how to handle a trade request denial, the Pilot Mentorship Program, and volunteerism.
Most pilot contracts have traditionally included provisions for an annual raise. The current Alaska Airlines pilot contract includes, for the first time, additional language requiring a...
2023-08-0221 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 23 - Implementation Update from the MECUpdate from the Captain Bernie Lewall and Captain Chris Tholl on the ratification of CA2, upcoming vacancy and Swoop integration bids as well as MEC elections.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-06-3020 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastState of the Union, June 2023In this episode, Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell discusses the state of the Union with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, MEC Vice Chairman Joe Youngerman, Scheduling Committee Chairman Scott Rubin, and the new Negotiating Committee Chairman David Wilhelm. Topics include recent work by the Negotiating Committee including uniforms, pay increases scheduled for September, scheduling, and CBA 2022 implementation progress.
July Scheduling Summary
Washing State Cares Fund Tax Communication
Jump Seat Communication including links to FOM language and the revised CSA Bulletin
VolunteerALA@alpa.org
2023-06-1040 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 16 - 72 Hour Strike NoticeMEC Chair Captian Bernie Lewall and MEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl discuss the filing of 72 hour strike notice.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-1607 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 15 - From The Negotiating TableMEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl and MEC Chair Bernard Lewall take a moment from the negotiating table to talk about the recent May 8th picket by WestJet pilots, and of course to give an update about the negotiations taking place in Toronto. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-1411 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 14 - MEC MeetingFollowing the Master Executive Council meeting last week in Calgary, P2P Chair Desmond Jordan talks with MEC Chair Bernard Lewall, MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl, and Strike Chair Christina Thomson. Topics of discussion include the meeting itself, the potential of labour action, how pilots can get more information, and a few questions get some answers.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-0719 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 13 - Strike VoteThe latest WestJet PIREP Podcast features P2P Chair Desmond Jordan, MEC Chair Bernard Lewall, MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl, and Strike Committee Chair Christina Thomson.The primary topic of discussion is the announcement of the strike authorization results. WestJet and Swoop pilots sent a strong message to management with an overwhelming vote of support for lawful job action should a negotiated settlement not be reached by May 16.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLi...
2023-04-1815 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 11 - The Strike VoteFeaturing SPSC Chair Christina Thomson, MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, and MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl. This episode includes topics such as:Bernie's recent visits with Government officials in OttawaThe recent informational picket by WestJet pilotsNegotiations UpdateWhy the WestJet MEC is holding a strike vote, and why the association needs a strong YES mandate from the pilots.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-04-0326 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 9 - The Power Of PicketingSPSC Chair Christina Thomson, MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, and MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl sit down to discuss various topics such as:Bernie's state of the union negotiations updateWestJet's CEO's comments during the recent WestJet LiveDifferences between Canadian and North American pilot agreementsDetails about the upcoming informational picketOther upcoming family and unity eventsMore from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-03-2324 min
Endeavor MECEpisode 20: Involuntary UpgradesMEC Chair Adam Spurrier and MEC Vice-Chair Peter Ruleman discuss the current TA proposal to address implementation of Involuntary upgrades at Endeavor.
2023-03-2019 minBlim-Blem-BlomNesta nova temporada do Blim Blem Blom conheça a Radinho MEC!O Radinho Mec é um programa diferente, pois tem uma criança, a criativa e sagaz Lulu, como redatora e apresentadora. Foi uma ideia da Condessa Cecília, a dona da rádio, que sempre gostou de novidades. Por isso ela dá todo o seu apoio a Lulu e ao seu programa.
Ao contrário do conservador e invejoso Jarbas, supervisor da rádio, que faz tudo o que pode para atrapalhar Lulu e seu programa. Sempre tramando algum golpe, ele não sossegará enquanto não acabar com essa bagunça radiofônica. Mas Lulu tem um aliado: é Ze...
2023-03-0454 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 7 - ConciliationP2P Chair Desmond Jordan talks with MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, SPSC Chair Christina Thomson, and Government Affairs Chair Ryan Leier about the recent filing by the WestJet MEC for conciliation and what it means for the negotiation process.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-02-1413 minThe Alaska Pilots Podcast2023 State of the Union and New LOAsThis episode describes the state of the union, including progress made over the last year, areas of current focus, and how Alaska pilots move the profession forward. Three new Letters of Agreement (LOA) have been signed, which collectively represent improvements to the collective bargaining agreement and benefits to the Alaska pilots.
Join Host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell, MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner, and Strategic Planning Chairman Drew Coyle as they discuss these issues.
If you are interested in volunteering with your MEC, please send an email to Vo...
2023-02-0339 min
Endeavor MECEpisode 19: Changing of the GuardCapt. Nick James, MEC Chairman, and Peter Ruleman, MEC Vice-Chairman, sit down for Nick's final episode to discuss today's hot trends including staffing and turnover, the upcoming MEC meeting, and more.
2023-01-0942 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE16: PAN PANEveryone is fighting a battle you may know nothing about. On this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Grant Olbrich, Chairman of the Pilot Assistance Network (PAN), to find out how this committee and its volunteers help Delta pilots juggle family and career while maintaining positive mental and physical health through peer-to-peer support. Pilots are in a unique career field governed by the FAA medical certification process which has specific requirements on reporting to the FAA visits to some mental health and medical practitioners. This obstacle has made it difficult for some pilots to seek...
2022-12-0235 min
Endeavor MECLIVE: Mutual Benefit 3.0 AIPMEC Chairman Nick James, MEC Negotiating Committee Member Adam Spurrier, MEC Executive Administrator Victoria Burnett, and Senior Labor Relations Counsel Carl Wosmek sit down to discuss the Mutual Benefit Package 3.0 AIP, shed light on some common pilot concerns, and answer pilot questions in this episode of On Air with the Chair LIVE.
Previously Live on 11/08/2022 at 6:00pm Central
2022-11-272h 52Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE18: Prioritize This - Delta Pilots Strike AuthorizationThe Delta MEC is preparing for a strike authorization vote from Delta pilots. This is where individual pilots have the opportunity to collectively tell Delta management to get serious at the table by voting to give authorization to the MEC to call a strike should management continue to stall at the negotiating table.
On this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Capt. Jason Ambrosi, MEC Chairman, Capt. Bill Bartels, ALPA Executive Vice President, and Capt. Ben Wallander, former UNA and NYC 737 Captain. The group discusses further education, perspective, and information for pilots, especially...
2022-09-2930 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastTA 8: Ratification Process, What Happens NextThe Tentative Agreement (TA) approved by the Alaska MEC is now before the pilot members to consider for approval. This episode discusses the process of completing the full language TA which is expected to be available by Friday, September 30, events where one may learn more about the TA, such as roadshows and airport sits, and the balloting process. Host Strategic Communication Chairman David Campbell is joined by MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Strategic Planning Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue, and Strategic Planning Vice Chairman Drew Coyle.
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2022-09-2914 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastTentative Agreement ReachedThe Alaska Airlines MEC has voted to approve a Tentative Agreement (TA) which will soon be subject to pilot ratification. This is the first of a seven-episode series detailing the changes found within the TA. In this episode, Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell and guests provide an overview of what pilots will see in the TA. He is joined by MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, MEC Vice Chairman Joe Youngerman, MEC Secretary Garin Tentschert, MEC Treasurer Scott Mokos, and Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner.
More information about the TA may be found at AlaskaPilots.org.
2022-09-2435 min
Generation OrangeGeneration Orange Ep. 16 | Dr. Scott Spurgeon's VisionIt's not often West-MEC gets a new superintendent. In fact, Dr. Scott Spurgeon is just the second one West-MEC has ever had. Tune in to hear about his goals and the vision he sees for West-MEC in the coming years.
2022-09-2216 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastNegotiations Update September 9, 2022When the MEC approves a tentative agreement, it will promptly be announced to pilots via email and a Textcaster message. Alaska Airlines pilots may find a signup link to Textcaster on the members’ page of AlaskaPilots.org.
In this episode, Host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell, discusses the conclusion of last week’s negotiations session, and what to expect next week with Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner, MEC Chairman Will McQuillen and Strategic Planning Committee Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue.
2022-09-0918 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsNothing to See Here: Delta MEC Virtual Town HallFor those who missed it, would like to replay it, or for those who prefer not to watch a bunch of guys dressed in business casual on Zoom but want to hear updates on negotiations, Global Scope, strike authorization, picketing, and important announcements. Engage Podcast brings you the audio only from the Delta MEC Virtual Town Hall held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Please enjoy and send us a DART (https://dart.alpa.org) if you want us to continue to publish audio-only versions of important virtual meetings and events in addition to our regularly scheduled Engage Podcast episodes.
2022-08-3143 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Update: Section 6 Negotiations, Global Scope, Retro Pay, and Strike AuthorizationIn this special Engage Update, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with the MEC Chairman, Captain Jason Ambrosi, and the Negotiating Committee Chairman Eric Criswell for an update on Section 6 negotiations, the status of the Global Scope agreement, the recent strike authorization vote, the formalization of retroactive pay into the MEC Policy Manual and how displays of pilot unity charge up the Negotiating Committee knowing they have pilots’ full support.
(Recorded August 25, 2022)
2022-08-2516 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastNegotiations UpdateJoin Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell, MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, MEC Vice Chairman Joe Youngerman, and Negotiating Committee Chairman Chris Gruner as they discuss the current state of negotiations and what pilots may expect from the special MEC meeting scheduled to begin on August 29.
2022-08-2129 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE14: How A Flight Attendant Union Affects Delta PilotsOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), about AFA’s campaign to help Delta flight attendants organize, how a flight attendant union at Delta would affect Delta pilots, and how Delta pilots can best support their flight attendant colleagues.
At the DAL MEC Regular Meeting in June, Sara Nelson updated the MEC as to the AFA’s organizing effort at Delta, which is gaining significant momentum. The MEC subsequently unanimously approved a resolution supporting the AFA’s organizing drive for Delta flight attenda...
2022-07-1319 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastSpecial MEC Meeting RecapIn this episode, Host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell speaks with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Committee Chairman Chris Gruner, and Strategic Planning Vice-Chairman Drew Coyle about the Special MEC Meeting that concluded on July 1.
There will be upcoming opportunities for pilots and their families to meet with their ALPA elected leadership, including a Pilot and Family Town Hall in Los Angeles on Friday, July 22, and an open house held at the Seattle MEC office on Thursday, August 4. Check your email and our Facebook Groups for more information on these events.
2022-07-0834 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE13: Hats OffA message from MEC Chair Capt. Jason Ambrosi and Negotiating Committee Chair Capt. Eric Criswell. Come join us on June 30th for a systemwide picket event. RSVP on the Delta MEC website.
2022-06-2403 min
Generation OrangeGeneration Orange Ep. 14 | NC3's long-standing partnership with West-MECNC3 does more than offer valuable certifications. In this episode learn about the nonprofit's educational impact across the nation from NC3's Spencer Murray. West-MEC's Frank Quinn also joins the podcast to talk about the enduring relationship with the credential organization.
2022-06-1725 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastNegotiations Post April 1 Informational PicketJoin host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell as he discusses the recent increase in pace of contract negotiations with Negotiating Committee Chairman Chris Gruner and MEC Chairman Will McQuillen. Also in this episode, Strategic Planning Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue and McQuillen discuss how the MEC’s strategic plan has brought us to where we are now and how the MEC will continue to leverage it to bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion in the form of a ratifiable Tentative Agreement.
2022-06-1727 min
THE MEC PODCASTEP #12 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND STARTING A NEW JOURNEY W/ JAIRAM R PRABHUTHE MEC PODCAST presents our latest ep with ex-MECian Jairam. He is a graduate from the year of 2020 and has worked meticulously for the MUNSOC and Debate clubs at MEC. We had a conversation with him and it is out today, tune in to hear all about politics, international affairs and how to survive in the enormous world.
2022-05-3124 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Update: Global Scope Agreement in PrincipleIn this special Engage Update, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with the MEC Chairman, Captain Jason Ambrosi, about the AIP, what this deal means for the Delta pilots, and why it was negotiated outside Section 6. They cover many of the questions posed by pilots and Ryan asks follow-up questions pilots may find important. Ryan and Jason also discuss the process of vetting a tentative agreement (TA), MEC vote, and individual pilot vote during membership ratification. (Recorded May 18, 2022)
2022-05-2009 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE10: Engage Mother's Day SpecialHappy Mother’s Day! On this episode of Engage, we honor all moms and highlight the challenging lives of Delta pilot moms and families. Host, First Officer Ryan Argenta, speaks with Pilot Family Matters Committee (PFMC) Chair First Officer Alison Britton, First Officer Carrie Nickell and First Officer Cassie Nelson about the issues and challenges Delta pilot moms face as they balance their careers with family life, the need for maternity and paternity improvements from Delta, and current support programs available to pilots through PFMC.
Empathy, understanding, and appreciation can only go so far when it is poli...
2022-05-0836 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastStrike Authorization Ballot Approved by Alaska Airlines MECOn April 21, the Alaska Airlines Pilots Master Executive Council (MEC) unanimously voted to approve a strike authorization ballot. While the pilot group is not on strike now a “yes” vote will authorize the MEC to call a strike if mediation is unsuccessful, all the procedures of the Railway Labor Act have been exhausted, and the National Mediation Board allows the Alaska Airlines pilots and management to exercise self-help at the end of a cooling off period.
In this episode, host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell speaks with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner, and Strategic Plan...
2022-04-2756 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE7: "Live" from the Picketing LineIn this episode, Host Ryan Argenta records "live" from the informational picketing line at the Atlanta Airport on March 10. Ryan's play-by-play gives listeners an inside look at how it all works along with short interviews with pilots describing why they are participating in the picket and a unique interview with supportive travelers. Also, a discussion with MEC Chairman Jason Ambrosi on how powerful and effective informational picketing is; how it drives results from the Company; and why you should consider participating in the next picketing event in your base. Also, an update on contract negotiations and other business from...
2022-03-2314 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastThe Power of PicketingOn February 3, the Alaska pilots conducted an informational picket at an event in New York City where the COO and EVP Constance Von Muehlen of Alaska Airlines was speaking. In this episode host Communications Chairman David Campbell is joined by MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, MEC Secretary Garin Tentschert, and Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee (SPSC) Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue. They discuss their experiences at that event as well as upcoming mediated negotiations sessions, the next picketing event coming up on April 1, and other SPSC events.
Links of interest:
Video of Constance Von Muehlen Wal...
2022-02-1144 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastCompany Failures Over Holiday Weather Impacts PilotsThis episode discusses how management’s failure to address recurring weather issues affect pilots, the eroding culture at Alaska Airlines, and the Company’s inconsistent COVID-19 policies that are outside of industry best-practices. Additionally, the history and details of Severe Irregular Operations (SIO) is explained. For Alaska Pilots, references to contractual and LOA language addressing SIO may be found in the MEC Update of December 26. In addition to MEC Chairman Will McQuillen and MEC Vice Chairman Joe Youngerman, Communications Chairman David Campbell welcomes Contract Compliance Chairman Mike (Rino) Reinmuth and Scheduling Committee Chairman Scott Rubin.
For A...
2022-01-081h 00The Alaska Pilots PodcastCompany Failures Over Holiday Weather Impacts PilotsThis episode discusses how management’s failure to address recurring weather issues affect pilots, the eroding culture at Alaska Airlines, and the Company’s inconsistent COVID-19 policies that are outside of industry best-practices. Additionally, the history and details of Severe Irregular Operations (SIO) is explained. For Alaska Pilots, references to contractual and LOA language addressing SIO may be found in the MEC Update of December 26. In addition to MEC Chairman Will McQuillen and MEC Vice Chairman Joe Youngerman, Communications Chairman David Campbell welcomes Contract Compliance Chairman Mike (Rino) Reinmuth and Scheduling Committee Chairman Scott Rubin.
For A...
2022-01-081h 00The Alaska Pilots PodcastThe Year in Review and What’s AheadThis episode reflects on some of the accomplishments of the Alaska Airlines pilot group, which include efforts on trying to secure a market-based contract and comments from MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, MEC Vice Chairman Joe Youngerman, SPSC Chairman Ronan O'Donoghue and SPSC Vice Chairman Drew Coyle on the state of the industry and the path the MEC is taking to safeguard the pilot group's future.
2021-12-1559 min
Endeavor MECLIVE: Career Advancement Program TAMEC Chairman Nick James, MEC Vice-Chair Sam Friedman-Cowan, and Senior Labor Relations Counsel Carl Wosmek sit down to discuss the Career Advancement Program TA, shed light on some common pilot concerns, and answer pilot questions in this episode of On Air with the Chair LIVE.
Previously Live on 12/1/2021 at 6:00pm Central
2021-12-052h 11The Alaska Pilots PodcastNovember MEC Meeting Recap and MoreHear from union leadership about the final MEC meeting of 2021, an update on ALPA’s Do the Right Thing campaign, polling results, and what’s next in the national mediation process.
Upcoming Coffee Sits
If you will be passing through SeaTac, please join MEC members in the North Concourse:
Sunday, November 21, 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Coffee & Pizza
Monday, November 22, 8:00 a.m. – 1100 a.m. Coffee & PastriesTuesday,
November 23, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Coffee & Pastries
Remember, the holidays may be a time of increased stress for some. If you need any assistance, call ALPA first. Pilot...
2021-11-2040 minGeneration OrangeGeneration Orange Ep. 8 | Lead Central Programs Recruiter Maya MilhonJoin us as we talk to Maya Milhon, the lead central program recruiter at West-MEC. Learn about CTE's relevance to today's students and the various programs and opportunities West-MEC has to offer. In the episode, Maya also shares some insightful tips on public speaking, stemming from years of experience interacting with diverse audiences.
2021-11-0330 minGeneration OrangeGeneration Orange Ep. 7 | Governing Board Member Dr. Peter PingerelliIn this episode, Director of Communications, Chris Cook sits down with one of West-MEC's board members, Dr. Peter Pingerelli to talk about the CTED, its exponential growth and what the future looks like. Join in to learn more about the governing board, the members' responsibilities and their impact on the West-MEC community.
2021-09-1833 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastMEC Proposes Limited Private MediationContract negotiations between the @AlaskaPilots and @AlaskaAir are not progressing at a pace consistent with the market-based changes that the pilots are seeking. The pilots’ union has recommended (and Alaska Airlines management has agreed) to hire a third-party facilitator for limited mediated discussions. This episode discusses why the pilots’ Master Executive Council (MEC) made this decision, what it expects to achieve during these talks, and other work in progress to achieve the priorities in negotiations the pilots have identified.
Listeners may be interested in documents mentioned in this episode including the Comprehensive Contract Opener and a vide...
2021-08-2738 min
Ředitelé ředitelům | RobertNemec.comRobert Němec: Proč je osobní branding nesmyslOsobní branding, nebo-li tvorba osobního brandu, je nesmysl, říká Robert Němec. Člověk by měl v první řadě něco dokázat a stát se osobností. A nikoli se starat o to, kolik článků napsat, jak vypadá jeho profil na LinkedInu a mít obsahový plán na sociální sítě. Lidé, kteří mají skutečně výrazný osobní brand se personálnímu brandingu nevěnují vůbec. A naopak ti, kteří se věnují osobnímu brandingu, jsou často velmi neúspěšní. Více si poslechněte ve videu, kde se navíc dozvíte, proč se naopak značky sn...
2021-08-0409 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 1 - PilotActing MEC Chair Mark Jurkowski and MEC Secretary-Treasurer Mike Taylor introduce the podcast and catch the membership up on the events of the last few months.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2021-06-1811 minGeneration OrangeGeneration Orange Ep. 3 | Governing Board Chairman Frank StrakaWest-MEC returns for Episode 3 of Generation Orange! This episode features an interview with Frank Straka, a member of the West-MEC Governing Board. Frank explains some of the board's duties and discusses what it means to be part of the leadership team of a public school district providing career and technical education.
2021-06-1513 minGeneration OrangeGeneration Orange Ep. 1 | Greg DonovanWelcome to Episode 1 of Generation Orange: A West-MEC podcast. In this introductory episode, Communications Specialist Eric Newman speaks with West-MEC Superintendent Greg Donovan about his career and vision for the district.
2021-06-1525 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastState of the Union, June 2021This episode recaps some of the significant events over the last month, in particular the latest developments at the negotiating table, the latest MEC efforts related to the San Francisco base, the West Coast Cookout Tour and more.
If you haven’t had a chance to watch the MEC’s video concerning Scope, you may watch it here.
Upcoming dates and locations for the West Coast Cookout Tour may be viewed here. Keep checking back as more dates will be added.
2021-06-1346 min
Endeavor MECLIVE: MEC Updates, Delta Flow TA, and Pilot QuestionsThe MEC Officers, joined by Senior Labor Counsel Jane Schraft, sit down to present brief MEC Updates, explain the Delta Flow TA, and answer pilot questions in this episode of On Air with the Chair LIVE.
Previously Live on 5/25/2021 at 6:00pm Central
2021-05-292h 09
Endeavor MECSpecial Update: Delta Flow TAMEC Chairman Captain Nicholas James, is joined by MEC Sec/Tres First Officer Jade Schiewe, and Senior Labor Relations Counsel Jane Schraft as they share the history of the Delta Flow Tentative Agreement, examine how we got here, and what is next for the EDV MEC.
2021-05-2521 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastLook for the MEC in a City Near YouUnity and solidarity empower the Alaska MEC’s Negotiating Committee to achieve the pilots’ priorities in the next contract. Solidarity is built through trust and transparent dialogue between elected union leaders and the pilots they represent—a task complicated during COVID-19 restrictions. Listen now to the innovative ways the MEC will overcome this obstacle to be on the road connecting with its pilots.
2021-05-0331 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastAlaska MEC’s Strategic PlanAlaska pilots are negotiating improvements to their Collective Bargaining Agreement. Hear from ALPA leaders and ALPA’s Lead Economic and Financial Strategist Liz Spear about why now is the time for our Company to agree to long overdue improvements. Details of the union’s work may also be found in the MEC’s Strategic Planning Executive Summary which is also discussed in this episode. Part of that summary includes the MEC’s perspectives on the recent changes to executive management at Alaska Airlines. The MEC recently updated and released its Strategic Plan to the Alaska Airlines pilots.
To read...
2021-04-081h 01The Alaska Pilots PodcastLeading the PuckJoin host Communications Chairman David Campbell as he speaks with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman Chairman Chris Gruner, and Strategic Planning Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue about some of the issues facing Alaska Airlines pilots such as vaccinations, what the union knows about the Company’s basing plans—particularly in San Francisco, the MEC’s work to update its Strategic Plan, and negotiations.
2021-02-1338 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastFacing Forward: 2021As we turn the page to 2021, now is the time for the Alaska Pilots to continue the work of negotiating improvements to their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). In this episode, host Captain David Campbell speaks with Master Executive Council (MEC) officers—Captain Will McQuillen, Captain Joe Youngerman, Captain Scott Mokos and Captain Garin Tentschert. Most of their discussion will reference and add more detail to a four-minute video message released last week. We recommend you watch that video—linked below—before listening to this episode.
VIDEO LINK
Terms and references in this episode that may be unf...
2021-01-0131 min
The Voice of Business - Mississippi Economic CouncilMEC Takes a Look at the Upcoming Legislative Session and Capital DayThe 2021 Legislative Session is Quickly Approaching and the Mississippi Economic Council Will be Focusing on Several Key Issues—Workforce Development, Transportation, Talent Retention and Eliminating the Estimated June Sales Tax. Of Course COVID Has Changed the Way the Legislature Conducts Business, and That Will Include Capital Day – MEC’s Largest Event of the Year. Capital Day in 2021 Will Be Held January 7th Virtually. Highlighting the Discussion Will Be a Panel on the New In God We Trust State Flag – How the Historic Vote Came About and What it Means for Our Future
2020-12-2218 min
Endeavor MECEpisode 6: 2020 In ReviewMEC Chairman Nick James is joined by MEC Vice-Chairman David Szurgot and MEC Secretary/Treasurer Jade Schiewe as they wrap up 2020 with a review of COVID-19, the MEC's budget deficit recovery, spending, job security, the JCBA, and communication updates.
2020-12-1143 min
Endeavor MECEpisode 5: State of the UnionMEC Chairman Nicholas James breaks down current hot topics at Endeavor including aircraft utilization, current negotiations, and MEC grievances.
2020-11-2017 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastManagement’s Unapproved Changes to Vacation Open Time TradingShortly before the pilots’ contractual provision to trade vacation days was to begin, in a process known as open time vacation trading, Vice President of Flight Operations announced to the pilot-union leaders that he intended to remove available days from the open time availability—a step never taken in the past. Despite objections from ALPA (the union representing Alaska Airlines pilots) management moved forward with their plan. In this episode, host Strategic Communications Chairman Captain David Campbell discusses, among other topics, the Company’s changes with MEC Chairman Captain Will McQuillen and Negotiating Committee Chairman First Officer Chris Gruner.
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2020-11-0435 min
THE MEC PODCASTEP #07 FACULTYUM PANDEMICUM PINNE NJANUM W/ RADHA B.In the seventh episode of THE MEC PODCAST, we’re in conversation with Radha Balakrishnan, a teacher, currently in MEC, who has 23 years of experience in the field. Beloved and respected by her students and peers alike, she shares her thoughts on the current situation in the education field due to the pandemic and issues tackled by the faculty, because of it. Join us and listen to a take on online education and what lies beyond, through the lens of a teacher.Hosts-Abhiram Vijayakumar, Bobby Joseph
2020-10-2450 minThe Voice of Business - Mississippi Economic CouncilBanter at the BallparkMEC’s annual Hobnob event goes virtual in 2020 with Banter at the Ballpark. Hobnob will be live streamed from Trustmark Park, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Thursday October 29. The baseball themed event will include live panel discussions, virtual drawings, and conversations with both Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn. We'll also hear from U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy concerning their Senate race. And there will be a special seventh-inning stretch. To register, please visit mec.ms.
2020-10-2008 min
Endeavor MECAll Pilot Conference Call: Oct. 6th, 2020Join the MEC Officers (Capt. Nicholas James, MEC Chairman; Capt. David Szurgot, MEC Vice-Chairman; F/O Jade Schiewe, MEC Secretary/Treasurer) as they discuss the current state of affairs at Endeavor from Progression for All, the -200 Fleet Plan, and more.
2020-10-081h 41The Voice of Business - Mississippi Economic CouncilJudge Reuben Anderson Discusses the Redesigned Mississippi State FlagMEC President and CEO Scott Waller interviews Judge Reuben Anderson, one of the most respected leaders in the state of Mississippi. Judge Anderson, a past MEC chairman, was the first African-American to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Most recently he chaired the Committee to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag. Judge Anderson oversaw the nine-member committee that in two months reviewed more than 3,000 submissions for the new flag after the old flag was retired July 1. The committee’s choice, the In God We Trust Flag, will be on the ballot in November. Should it receive a majority of the vo...
2020-09-0425 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastAugust MEC Meeting RecapListen as Captains McQuillen, Campbell, O’Donoghue, Swoveland, and First Officer Gruner discuss the recently concluded quarterly MEC meeting. Topics include the direction given to the Negotiating Committee, an update to the Strategic Plan, what we have learned from Alaska Airlines management regarding basing, and other topics.
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2020-08-2329 min
THE MEC PODCASTEP #05 VIVA LA VIDA- BATCH OF 2020For the fifth episode of THE MEC PODCAST, we're paying tribute to the Batch of 2020 with the official release of Viva La Vida(Yearbook-2020) and a special recording of your batchmates relating the tales you've created during your time in MEC.From the very first day of the first year to the unexpected last day of the fourth year, the journey you've all been through: whether they be the planned events being masterfully executed, the unplanned moments being surprisingly entertaining, it cannot be denied that it's been an unforgettable one. So settle down and join us to...
2020-07-281h 09The Alaska Pilots PodcastVoluntary Leave and Incentive Line Letters of AgreementThree new LOAs were approved on June 17 by the Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) and Alaska Airlines executive management. These agreements create a number of voluntary extended leaves and incentive lines which, depending on the level of participation, could minimize—or possibly eliminate—the need to furlough. In this episode, MEC Chairman, Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman, Chris Gruner, and Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell discuss the details of those agreements, what has transpired since management’s Virtual Town Hall webcast on June 4, and the road ahead.
LOA 20-03 Military Leave Extension
LOA 20-04 Extend Leaves of Abs...
2020-06-1848 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastTwo Minute EpisodeThis breaking podcast update covers what occurred at the Special MEC meeting on Sunday, June 14. We will release a more detailed episode in the days to come covering the new LOAs that were approved by your MEC today having to do with new leave and staffing options for our pilots.
2020-06-1401 min
THE MEC PODCASTEP #03 W/ M V RAJESHFor the first time ever, we have with us a faculty and alumni of the MEC family joining us on THE MEC PODCAST. He shares the experience of being the very second batch to graduate from MEC and how times have changed in the campus. He shares how valuable student-teacher relationships can be and how this bond matters in one's life. Join us in this episode to listen to Dr. M. V. Rajesh sir being candid on how creative spaces, collaboration of ideas and good connections contributes to an ideal campus life.Email:- mvrajeshihrd@gmai.com
2020-05-3038 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastManagement Predicts Cancelation of Position Bid, Exits COVID-19 Protections MOUIn this episode, MEC Chairman Captain Will McQuillen and MEC Vice Chairman Captain Joe Youngerman discuss management’s conflicting messaging regarding the recent position bid award, their unilateral decision to exit the COVID-19 Protections MOU, and questions raised about furloughs.
The MEC and ALPA National have a number of resources to help pilots deal with this potentially stressful time. If you are an Alaska pilot, please call the Pilot Peer Support number with any concerns—large or small—day or night at (309) PPS-ALPA or (309) 777-2572.
2020-05-2840 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastContinuing Work in the Midst of the COVID-19 PandemicYour MEC’s work continues as the world deals with the effects of the Coronavirus. Host Strategic Communications Chairman, Capt. David Campbell, MEC Chairman, Capt. Will McQuillen, and MEC Secretary, Capt. Garin Tentschert discuss a number of topics:
What we know so far about how the stimulus bill, known as the CARES act, will affect Alaska Airlines
Ongoing negotiations related to early-out retirement options
MOU 20-04—COVID-19 Contract Protections
Cancelation of System Bid 20-05
Remember, if you feel like you could use a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on, your MEC has several resources available. Plea...
2020-04-0445 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastMEC Recap of the Week of March 23rdMEC Communications Chairman David Campbell, MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, and Negotiating Committee Chairman Chris Gruner discuss events of the week including announced flying reductions, the May System Bid cancelation, the recently passed stimulus bill, new MOUs, and other topics. This episode was recorded on Friday, March 27, 2020. Referenced in this episode are two recently signed MOUs. For your convenience, links to them are below as well as a Q&A, and a Leave Matrix.
MOU 20-02
MOU 20-04
Q&A
Leave Matrix
2020-03-2945 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastJob Protection During the Time of COVID-19As we continue to adapt to the effects of COVID-19 and hear of reduced flying throughout the industry, pilots are naturally concerned about their immediate futures. Host Strategic Communications Chairman, Capt. David Campbell and MEC Chairman, Capt. Will McQuillen discuss steps the MEC is taking to protect flying jobs, work toward creating voluntary reduced flying and/or leaves of absence, and how all this differs from the furlough mitigation steps outline in Section 23 [Furlough and Recall] of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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2020-03-2125 min
THE MEC PODCASTEP #01 W/ SHYAM MENONKicking off THE MEC PODCAST, we have with us an Ex-Mecian from the '96-'00 batch, who over the years, has given back quite a bit to the college. Shyam Menon, co-founder of FourthAmbit and the brain behind FAYZ, is an entrepreneur who has dreams beyond Engineering and an unending passion to follow it. In this episode, we talk about Shyam's life in MEC, how his views were shaped by the college, and in general, his out-take on life and Engineering.Fourth Ambit:- https://fourthambit.com/home/fa_community FAYZ:-https://fayz.in/fayz_ho...
2020-03-191h 28The Alaska Pilots PodcastYour MEC’s Response to the Coronavirus: MOU 20-01 COVID-19 ProtectionsListen to host, Strategic Communications Chairman Capt. David Campbell, discuss the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the airline industry and specifically to our pilots. MEC officers, Capt. Will McQuillen, Capt. Garin Tentschert, and Capt. Scott Mokos, provide some perspective and thoughts on other major events that have affected our industry and discuss some of the steps union leadership is taking on behalf of the pilots of Alaska Airlines. Finally, Negotiating Chairman, F/O Chris Gruner describes the protections to pilots contained in MOU 20-01which was signed on Friday, March 13. Our pilots may read that document by clicking...
2020-03-1525 minThe Voice of Business - Mississippi Economic CouncilThe 2020 MEC TourOne of the key reasons for the MEC Tour is to allow as many individuals as possible from Mississippi’s business community to attend, learn and offer best practices to help improve business opportunities and economic development in Mississippi. This event has been a cornerstone of our MEC’s outreach to gather input from members – and non-members – across the state. At the same time, you can hear from the MEC on what it considers the key issues facing our state, and how we are meeting them head-on.
2020-01-3004 minThe Alaska Pilots PodcastWhat Uniform and HIMS Negotiations Reveal About Alaska Airlines: Part IIHost Capt. David Campbell continues his conversation with captains Will McQuillen, Joe Youngerman, and Jon Wrigley about what recent negotiations surrounding uniforms and HIMS reveal about Alaska Airlines. In part two, these elected pilot leaders talk about what the MEC is doing in the face of these frustrating times with management, share why they are still hopeful about our future, and explain what the pilots can do to help their MEC and negotiating committee be successful in executing the strategic plan.
Listeners may also be interested to read the MEC’s proposed letter of agreement (LOA) on the...
2019-08-2826 min