In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the January 2026 build and the broader scheduling environment.

Captain Harrington outlines what pilots can expect across the bidpacks, including redistributed flying, new sequences in several fleets, and BLGs that are up across the system. He provides updates on overall credit hours compared to previous months, disputed pairings, and current retirement and resignation trends.

To close, he notes that the pressures pilots are seeing today reflect long-running scheduling challenges, with the MD-11 grounding exposing an already strained system.

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In this episode of our podcast, Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford provide an update on domestic and international hotel changes, ground transportation issues, and recent wins driven by pilot feedback. They highlight meaningful progress while stressing the vital role of Insites, DARTs, and professionalism in shaping better layover experiences for all FedEx pilots.

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In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the December build and what pilots can expect. He discusses overall credit hours, the impact of midweek holidays, and the recent operational strain during Halloween week. He also highlights record fatigue calls, reduced weekend layovers, and continued challenges tied to pairing optimization. 

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In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund discusses recent progress in bargaining, including Tentative Agreements on Sections 8 and 25.

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In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund and Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discuss recent progress in bargaining, including Tentative Agreements on Sections 4 and 12. They outline improvements to MPDP pay triggers, duty rigs, and extension limits, as well as new provisions that enhance scheduling flexibility and quality of life. The discussion also highlights continued work on Section 25. Both emphasize a focus on progress-driven negotiations and the importance of staying engaged, informed, and united as efforts continue toward a highly ratifiable agreement.

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In this episode of our podcast, the Grievance Committee Chair, Captain Chris Wood; Scheduling Committee Chair, Captain Marty Harrington; Negotiating Committee Chair, First Officer Alan Bjorklund; and a Senior Attorney with the ALPA Legal Department sit down to discuss an update on Grievance 25-01.

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In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund provides an update on negotiations and the return to direct bargaining with the Company. Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington joins the podcast and they discuss the use of Subject Matter Experts to aid in negotiations, upcoming sessions, and ongoing preparation. They also address rumors and highlight the Negotiating Committee’s focus on moving negotiations forward efficiently while maintaining high expectations for the final outcome. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Safety Committee Chair Captain Jim Perry, Security Committee Chair Captain Bill Schild, Grievance Committee Chair Captain Chris Wood, and Professional Standards Committee Chair Captain Nick Richardson. The committee chairs discuss some of the issues impacting our professionalism and careers at FedEx.

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In this episode of our podcast, Council 26 Chair/Block 6 Representative First Officer Bryan Watson addresses his council on the latest developments with the MEC. 

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In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the November build and explains what pilots can expect during Peak. He discusses scheduling challenges, staffing imbalances and how the committee continues to address risks. 

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