Episodes

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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 25, 2022

8 min

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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May 21, 2022

8 min

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.

Mar 7, 2022

15 min

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 17, 2021

13 min

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...

Nov 11, 2021

10 min

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...

Oct 30, 2021

4 min

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 27, 2021

12 min

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 21, 2021

4 min

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...

Sep 13, 2021

11 min

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

8 min

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

8 min

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...

Aug 12, 2021

6 min

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,...

Jul 15, 2021

23 min

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...

Jun 28, 2021

17 min

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...

May 27, 2021

9 min