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.

Show Links:  

The Delta Pilot Contract Comparison

new Contract 2026 microsite

 H.R. 2591, the Mental Health in Aviation Act

Contract Administration committee page

• ⁠Section 23 M. 7 Issue Sheet⁠

Delta pilots September retirements!

Telegram App signup

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.  

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.

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!

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!

Have a great weekend and stay Engaged.

Show Notes:

• Get your ALPA pin

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

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

Scope isn’t just a contract clause—it’s the foundation of every Delta pilot’s career security. In this in-depth and highly relevant episode, hosts First Officer Ryan Argenta and Captain Laura Woods welcome Scope Committee leaders Captain Justin Berg, First Officer Jim Burgess, and Captain John Pinkerton to break down why Scope matters in 2025 and beyond.

They unpack how the Global Scope agreement—an industry-first—continues to directly translate into more widebody flying, more seniority movement, and more opportunities for Delta pilots. You’ll hear why block hours, not specific routes, are the true measure of growth and compliance, and how this smartly structured agreement ensures Delta can expand globally—without outsourcing pilot jobs.

But it’s not all a smooth ride: the team also discusses current grievances, transparency issues, and why pilot-reported tips are often the key to uncovering violations. From WNBA charter violation concerns to cross-border flying limits, they’re watching every angle.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why are our partners flying that route?”—this episode is your answer.  Scope protects our flying. Scope grows our fleets. Scope moves the needle on our careers. And yes—Scope is still dope.

August is here, and with it is a new Engage Weekly! This week's episode includes:

• A breakdown of the Chairman's Update on the Engage podcast