In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 7 Vice Chair and Block 4 Representative, First Officer Anita Shew. Anita discusses her background prior to joining FedEx, her previous union experience and explains what pushed her to get involved with FDX ALPA union work. Anita also discusses her role as a member of the MEC and addresses the challenges of MEC turnover. Finally, she discusses Contract 2021, what pilots can do to support the Negotiating Committee, and provides final thoughts related to other topics.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 500 Chair and Block 14 Representative, Captain Tim Fingers. Tim discusses his background before joining FedEx, why he chose to get involved with union work, and how he views his role as a member of the MEC. He also discusses Contract 2021, the line pilot’s role during negotiations, and some of the current issues happening in the Indy base.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Vice Chair Captain Bill Hubbell about the upcoming Amendable Date Rally in Memphis on November 7th. Bill discusses the significance of our contract’s amendable date and how pilots can show their support for our Negotiating Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Bill Schild, Security Committee Chair, about the roles and responsibilities of the Security Committee. Bill also discusses his background and who makes up the Security Committee for FDX ALPA. He explains the Security Committee’s coordination with FedEx’s Aviation Security Department and current initiatives that pilots can get involved in to help the Security Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with First Officer Eric Moraes, SPSC Chair, who discusses his committee’s mission regarding the MEC’s strategic plan and the role SPSC plays during contract negotiations. He also discusses the importance of continuing to be engaged, seeking factual information. Additionally, Eric emphasizes how actively participating and volunteering are critical during contract negotiations. The SPSC is currently seeking volunteers to assist in one of the many tasks associated with the planning of SPSC events.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 26 Vice Chair and Block 11 Representative, Captain Nick Bolander. Nick discusses his position as Block 11 Representative, Contract 2021 Negotiations, the importance of pilots being engaged and informed, and the Company’s proposals to date during negotiations. He also discusses the importance of having accurate and updated contact information with ALPA and the importance of unity during contract negotiations. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Retirement & Insurance (R&I) Chair Captain Kevin Biggins who discusses his background and union experience, the makeup of the R&I Committee to include the roles and responsibilities of the R&I Committee. He also discusses the upcoming benefits open enrollment dates and other enrollment deadlines, including a new law that might impact any FedEx pilot who lives in the state of Washington. Finally, he discusses his committee’s involvement with the Negotiating Committee during Contract 2021 negotiations and the best way to contact the R&I Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Dave Chase, MEC Chair who discusses the delays and difficulties our pilots face due to flight operations and COVID, the Delta variant and the importance of testing especially on international flights, upcoming Family Awareness events in Anchorage, Indianapolis and Memphis, where to find information on the state of our current negotiations, and his recent resignation announcement.  

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Dave Chase, MEC Chairman, Captain Rich Hughey, Safety Committee Chairman, Captain Marty Harrington, Scheduling Committee Chairman and Captain Rob Bassett, Fatigue Risk Management Committee Chairman who discuss the issue of fatigue, contractual language regarding fatigue, the risk fatigue poses to our operations and our pilots, how system form is flown day to day compared to the CBA, what happens when you call in fatigued, the trip removal process and other fatigue related topics.  

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Rich Hughey, Safety Committee Chairman, Captain Steve Heid, Safety Committee Vice Chairman and Captain Jim Perry, Safety Committee Vice Chairman who discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Safety Committee, Safety Programs, the System Safety Group, the Safety Program Group, mitigating risks, the COVID Safety Working Group, the importance of pilot reports, and how distractions can impact safety.

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