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May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
8 min
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Negotiating Committee Chair Captain Pat May and Negotiating Committee Member Captain Rich Brown. Pat and Rich discuss approaching the end of the protocol agreement goal of reaching a TA by the end of May. They discuss where we are now and what happens next. They provide a negotiations update and discuss what they have been working on in recent negotiating sessions, the upcoming Informational Picketing, and the importance of pilot unity and pilots showing up to support the Negotiating Committee.Click here to view the transcript.

May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
8 min
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Negotiating Committee Chair Captain Pat May and Negotiating Committee Member Captain Rich Brown. Pat and Rich discuss other agreements that have been negotiated such as the Hong Kong base closure MOU and an updated Medical Measures MOU all while continuing with the larger Section 6 negotiations. They discuss what is similar and what’s different in the new Medical Measures MOU and other details related to this MOU.
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Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
15 min
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chair Captain Chris Norman, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Tom Merrill and MEC Secretary Treasurer First Officer Don Loepke. The MEC officers discuss their union experience and background prior to joining FedEx. They also provide an update regarding current issues and how they view their role as MEC officers versus their prior positions as MEC representatives. Finally, they provide an update regarding negotiations and what every pilot can do to support the Negotiating Committee.Click here to view transcript.

Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
13 min
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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Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
10 min
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...

Oct 30, 2021
Oct 30, 2021
4 min
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...

Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
12 min
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...

Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
4 min
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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Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
11 min
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...

Aug 25, 2021
Aug 25, 2021
8 min
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...

Aug 25, 2021
Aug 25, 2021
8 min
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...

Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021
6 min
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...

Jul 15, 2021
Jul 15, 2021
23 min
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,...

Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
17 min
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...

May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
9 min
In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 79 Chairman and Block 9 Representative, Captain Bob Cecchi. Bob discusses his background, his union experience, volunteerism, his role as...