In this episode of our podcast, we talk with incoming Negotiating Committee Chair Captain John Gustafson. John discusses his background with FedEx, previous Union experience, and the ongoing transition process with the current Negotiating Committee. He also discusses the additional members of his committee and what he sees as the next steps in the negotiating process.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the recent news regarding FedEx’s loss of the postal contract and the May 2024 build week. Additionally, he discusses the ANC dispute issue, the FERC dispute process and why fatigue calls and reports matter, Scheduling Grievance 23-18 and other scheduling issues.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Vice Chair First Officer Ben Monshor. Ben discusses some upcoming insurance deadlines and provisions in the CBA that require the company to meet with our R&I Committee. He also discusses additional boards and committees that the R&I Committee is responsible for and his role on ALPA National’s R&I Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the April 2024 build week and other scheduling issues. He also answers questions submitted by pilots related to scheduling issues.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses what’s been happening since Peak and the March 2024 build week. He also discusses recent emails received from pilots related to scheduling issues.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Fatigue Risk Management Committee Chair Captain Rob Bassett. Rob discusses the roles and responsibility of his committee and the tools available to FedEx pilots when it comes to assessing fatigue. He also discusses the process on how to call in fatigue and the importance of filing a Fatigue Report and DART.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scope Committee Chair Captain Sal Infante. This is the second episode in a series that will focus on scope. Sal discusses his previous union experience and dives into the current work being done by the Scope Committee. He also discusses recent DARTs the committee has received and provides responses to those DART questions. He also explains the difference between interlining, co-loading and code-sharing in relation to moving freight. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins and R&I Committee Member Captain Toby Cline. This is the third episode in a series that will focus on R&I.
Kevin and Toby discuss the history of our retirement, beginning with the 1999 contract. This podcast serves as an educational piece. The MEC tasked the R&I Committee to educate the crewforce on retirement options available to pilots.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins and R&I Committee Members Captain Toby Kline and First Officer James Olsen. This is a special episode in a series that will focus on R&I.This episode discusses the Market-Based Cash Balance Plans at other airlines, such as Delta, United and Southwest. They also discuss cash over cap, spillover and IRS limits.

This podcast serves as an educational piece. The MEC tasked the R&I Committee to educate the crewforce on retirement options available to pilots. You can expect more episodes in the future regarding R&I education. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins and R&I Committee Member First Officer James Olsen. This is the second episode in a series that will focus on R&I.
Kevin and James discuss the Market-Based Cash Balance Plan from TA 1 and the associated FAE cap increases that were part of our legacy pension plan. This podcast serves as an educational piece. The MEC tasked the R&I Committee to educate the crewforce on retirement options available to pilots. This episode will offer information on what was offered in TA 1. 

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