Here's what's on the radar for this week's Engage Weekly episode:

• The Contract 2026 Survey launches
• Be on the lookout for the MEC dues return offer
• University of New Hampshire polling continues
• Council 44 ATL reps join the Engage podcast
• Delta pilots recognized at the Air Safety Forum
• How to track current grievances
• Finally, committee and council news to wrap up this week's episode

Show Notes:

• C2026 Contract Survey
• Direct deposit for dues return offer
• C44 ATL Reps on Engage
• More available in this week's MEC News!

What keeps Atlanta’s Council 44 reps awake at night? Two things: educating a largely new pilot group before Section 6 and stopping off-book deal-making with Scheduling that erodes unity and pay protections. In this candid roundtable, Captain Tony Rohloff, Captain Shawn Kellett, and First Officer Maggie Eickhoff explain why the Contract History and Contract Comparison aren’t “homework” - they’re essential to a strong opener - and how your narrative responses in the contract survey directly shape MEC direction and Negotiating Committee priorities. We break down the coverage ladder, why making deals for yourself cuts the line for everyone else, and how mentoring in the cockpit can curb bad habits before they spread.

You’ll also hear a clear playbook for engagement: where to find surveys and polling, how resolutions flow into the “Green Book” for negotiations, and why participation matters even when things feel good on the line. We close with base-level ways to plug in and a reminder that unity isn’t a slogan; it’s a series of small, contract-compliant choices we make every day.

Join us for this week’s Engage Weekly podcast, where we pause to honor the courage of 9/11, share details on the upcoming University of New Hampshire polling, and highlight the newly published Contract 2026 Comparison and microsite. We also break down MEC grievances—what they are, where to find them, and why they matter.

Plus, we run through committee news from safety to hotels, cover the latest on the Mental Health in Aviation Act, celebrate September retirements, and point you toward real-time MEC updates via Telegram. Finally, don’t miss details on upcoming council events in Los Angeles, Detroit, Atlanta, and more.

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Join us for this week's Engage Weekly podcast, where we dive into the latest updates from the Delta MEC. We're excited to announce that the new Contract Comparison has been published and the C2026 site is now live, offering pilots more educational resources leading into Section 6 negotiations. We recap the Labor Day Chairman's Letter and break down the Contract Administration's explanation of the new Parental Leave grievance.  
 
Plus, the Engage Podcast discusses Delta IT and how it could be impacting pilot pay and privacy, help ALPA preserve the mandatory pilot retirement age and, finally, we remind everyone to proudly wear your ALPA Pin! 

Show Notes:  

• C2026 Site 

• Labor Day Chairman’s Letter 

• CA Open Grievances 

• Engage - Behind the Curtain: Delta IT, Pilot Privacy, and the Fight for Accurate Pay 

• Help ALPA Preserve the Mandatory Pilot Retirement Age 

• Get Your ALPA Pin! 

When pilots discovered Delta could see TikTok installed on their personal phones, alarm bells went off. Section 24 X. of the PWA is supposed to protect pilots from corporate snooping, but what was Delta really accessing through the Hub app? In this eye-opening episode, Engage host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with First Officer Justin Vandermark, Chair of ALPA’s IT Committee, to expose what the union discovered when it finally got “the grand tour” of Delta’s systems. From mobile device management profiles that can leak your location, to the truth about deleting the Hub app, pilots need to know how their privacy is protected – or not.

But the fight doesn’t stop at data security. Vandermark also pulls back the veil on Delta’s decades-old DBMS scheduling system, why pay errors keep happening, and how contractual gains like Section 23 W.1.d. are setting the stage for long-overdue change. This episode isn’t just about apps and acronyms - it’s about control, transparency, and making sure Delta pilots are paid correctly the first time. If you’ve ever wondered why the Company can roll out flashy passenger tech but can’t fix pilot pay, this conversation will make you sit up and take notice. 

Time to get engaged before the Labor Day weekend. Here is your weekly recap from the Delta MEC.

• Your MEC met in regular session in Minneapolis this week.
• While in the City of Lakes, the MEC hosted a PUB event at the Minneapolis State Fair and gave back to Gillette Children's Hospital
• STS has been updated
• Wear your ALPA pin and Happy Labor Day!

Show Notes:

• The Delta Pilots Charitable Fund helped donate to Gillette Children's this week. This was made possible thanks to donations from Delta pilots. You can continue to donate to the DPCF and Gillette's here!
• Need an ALPA pin? Get one at this link.
• Join Telegram for timely, transparent updates from the MEC!

Happy 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 pin
• Learn more about Delta pilot disability
• Track open grievances
• Send a DART to R&I about Prudent RX
• Get Delta MEC updates via Telegram!

In this informative and candid episode of Engage, hosts Captain Laura Woods and First Officer Ryan Argenta sit down with Retirement and Insurance (R&I) experts Captains Scott Bowles and John Doherty to take a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of disability for Delta pilots. Whether you're navigating a short-term medical issue, a planned procedure, or facing an unexpected long-term event, this conversation covers everything you need to know - from qualifying for disability, using your sick leave and understanding DPMA, to how your 401(k), healthcare, and income are affected.  

You’ll also hear practical advice about returning to work, how income offsets work, and the importance of staying off ladders (seriously). With real-life examples and clear guidance, this episode is essential listening for pilots at any seniority level. 

Come 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 jumpseat
• Honor 9/11 victims at ALPA's annual remembrance ceremony
• The 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 Telegram
• Also, tune in for committee news and council events!

Additional information is available in this week's MEC News. Have a good weekend and stay Engaged!

Engage 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 Dope
• MEC News - August 7, 2025