Labor Talks

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Labor Talks episodes

  • The “State of NJASAP” with Union President Capt. Pedro Leroux

    In this week's episode, Union President Capt. Pedro Leroux sits down with host Capt. Clare Carey for his first quarterly State of NJASAP address to discuss topics ranging from safety, misinformation, unity and bargaining in 2029.

    For the first time ever, this special episode of Labor Talks is available in both audio and video formats.

    Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts or watch the episode on YouTube and Spotify!

    (S2 E9)

    29 min
  • Post Probation: Insights + Lessons from Year One

    Flying at NetJets comes with a learning curve – especially during your first year on property.

    This week on Labor Talks, Capt. Dawsen Di Pietro and FO Jack Biddlecomb share their experiences as new hires, chatting about life during and after probation and how NJASAP resources can help pilots navigate challenges along the way.

    (S2 E8)

    28 min
  • Becoming a Volunteer: Pt. 2

    Pilot labor finds its roots in safety, making this edition of Labor Talks a must-listen. Join Labor Talks host Capt. Dawsen Di Pietro and ASAP ERC Member Capt. Carter Snyder as they talk about NJASAP’s safety-focused committees + teams. Tune in now!

    (S2 E7)

    36 min
  • Unity Talks: FAEC

    Co-chairs of the IBT Local 284 Flight Attendant Executive Council (FAEC) join forces with Labor Talks host Capt. Clare Carey to discuss their joint mission and the importance of unity during negotiations in the first of a new segment titled Unity Talks.

    (S2 E6)

    20 min
  • Becoming a Volunteer: Pt. 1

    Volunteers power NJASAP. Join Labor Talks host Capt. Clare Carey as she talks with NJASAP Treasurer Capt. Jason Layman about the process of becoming a pilot advocate. Tune in now!

    (S2 E5)

    21 min
  • Captain Upgrades: Pt. 3

    In the final installment of their three-part series, Labor Talks co-hosts Capts. Clare Carey and Dawsen Di Pietro chat about that coveted move from the right to the left seat on the flight deck – upgrading to captain.

    (S2 E4)

    14 min
  • Captain Upgrades: Pt. 2

    Labor Talks co-hosts Capts. Clare Carey and Dawsen Di Pietro continue their three-part discussion about captain upgrades.

    (S2 E3)

    27 min
  • Captain Upgrades: Pt. 1

    Labor Talks co-hosts Capts. Clare Carey and Dawsen Di Pietro sit down for the first of a three-part discussion on captain upgrades.

    (S2 E2)

    22 min
  • Welcome Back!

    Labor Talks Co-Hosts Capt. Clare Carey and Capt. Dawsen Di Pietro share a recap of 2025 and give you a sneak peek of what you can expect from Labor Talks in 2026.

    (S2 E1)

    5 min

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Labor Talks is a podcast by NJASAP and for NJASAP, sharing important news and information that you can consume on your schedule. With help from experienced union leaders, industry consultants and…