In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman Captain Dave Chase who discusses the latest MEC communication invoking Section 5.B.4.b of the CBA and other related issues. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase, MEC Vice Chairman, Captain Bill Hubbell, and MEC Secretary/Treasurer, First Officer Don Loepke. They discuss the current uptick in COVID positive cases within the pilot group, flight operations as it is associated with the COVID pandemic, the Everbridge App and Crew Member Health Monitoring Form, COVID Protocols, Hong Kong layovers returning in the December bid pack, and peak operations.  

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In the episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, R&I Committee Chairman about the Annual Benefits Enrollment period that is now open. Ben discusses the enrollment period dates, what elections the pilots are allowed to make during this enrollment period, what happens if you don’t make any elections, and the new fedexpilots.bswift.com website associated with the annual benefits enrollment period.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase. Dave discusses moving the survey deadline, his goal for 100% survey participation, why we have phone and online surveys and the difference, the importance of pilot input, why participation matters and the continuing preparations for Contract 2021. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 100 Chairman and Block 12 Representative, First Officer Mark Vaughan. Mark discusses his background, his motivation for becoming a MEC Representative, his role as MEC Representative to the Los Angeles based pilots, the pilots’ role as we go into negotiations, the importance of pilot participation including the ongoing survey, and preparations for Contract 2021.   

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase, MEC Vice Chairman, Captain Bill Hubbell, and MEC Secretary/Treasurer, First Officer Don Loepke. They provide an update on the current work within the Association, discuss virtual Pilot Unity Building (PUB) Events, the upcoming online survey, and the importance of participation as we prepare for contract 2021. 

In podcast 7 of the Retirement Education Series Captain Pat May (Negotiating Committee Chairman), Captain Rich Brown (Negotiating Committee Member), Captain Ben Douglas (Retirement & Insurance Committee Chairman) and Captain Kevin Biggins (Retirement & Insurance Committee Vice Chairman) discuss the goals of the Retirement Education Series, the pros and cons of DC-only plans, flat dollar formulas, improving the benefits in our current defined benefit plan and the proposed PSPP plan. Our team of SMEs also discuss our retirement negotiating history, a cash balance plan and preparations for contract 2021. 

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In podcast 6 of the Retirement Education Series Captain Pat May (Negotiating Committee Chairman), Captain Rich Brown (Negotiating Committee Member), and Captain Ben Douglas (Retirement & Insurance Chairman) discuss an alternative pension plan design that was presented to FedEx in 2018.  Our team of SME’s discuss how we arrived at the Pilot Stabilized Pension Plan (PSPP), the plan design, potential features, accrual, and funding requirements.

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In episode 5 of the Retirement Education Series Captain Pat May (Negotiating Committee Chairman), Captain Rich Brown (Negotiating Committee Member), Captain Ben Douglas (Retirement & Insurance Chairman), and Captain Kevin Biggins (Retirement & Insurance Vice Chairman) discuss defined contribution plans, the advantages and disadvantages of defined contribution plans, IRS limits in defined contribution plans and a defined benefit plan that has the characteristics of a defined contribution plan called a cash balance plan.

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In episode 4 of our Retirement Education Series podcast, we talk with Captain Pat May (Negotiating Committee Chairman), Captain Ben Douglas (Retirement & Insurance Chairman), and Captain Kevin Biggins (Retirement & Insurance Vice Chairman).They discuss economic and non-economic risk that is associated with both a DC and a DB plan. They discuss inflation risk, longevity risk, investment risk and bankruptcy risk.

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