Episodes

Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Implementation Update and State of the Union
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
In this episode host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell discusses progress on implementation of CBA 2022 and the state of the union including, MOU 23-02, Third Step trading, Jumpseat listing, and other topics. Joining Campbell are MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Committee Chairman Chris Gruner, Strategic Planning Chairman Drew Coyle, and Scheduling Chairman Scott Rubin.

Friday Feb 03, 2023
2023 State of the Union and New LOAs
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
This episode describes the state of the union, including progress made over the last year, areas of current focus, and how Alaska pilots move the profession forward. Three new Letters of Agreement (LOA) have been signed, which collectively represent improvements to the collective bargaining agreement and benefits to the Alaska pilots.
Join Host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell, MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner, and Strategic Planning Chairman Drew Coyle as they discuss these issues.
If you are interested in volunteering with your MEC, please send an email to VolunteerALA@alpa.org.
LOA 23-01 Unused Sick Leave at Retirement

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Reassignment, Cancelation, Delay, and Severe Irregular Operations
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
In this episode MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner, and Scheduling Chairman Scott Rubin discuss and clarify differences between a reassignment, a cancelation, and a delay. There are pay implications to each of these categories. The recent ice storm in Seattle and Portland created examples of each of these categories. The most recent Negotiating Committee Update is a useful companion communication and is linked below.

Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
CBA 2022 Implementation: When and Why
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
In this episode, MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner, and Scheduling Committee Chairman Scott Rubin further discuss the CBA implementation process. A number of ALPA resources are mentioned in this episode which are linked below.
Scheduling Floor Pilot Volunteer Hotline Number: 833-30-FLOOR or (833) 303-5667
Pilot Peer Support Number: (309) 777-ALPA or (309) 777-2572
Negotiating Committee Update of November 11, 2022

Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Contract 2022 Implementation
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
The Alaska Airlines pilots recently ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The process of implementing these new work rules has begun in earnest. This episode discusses the work being done to ensure that the process moves forward expeditiously and the need for pilots’ solidarity to remain strong. Join host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell as he speaks in further detail on these topics with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Committee Chairman Chris Gruner, Scheduling Committee Chairman Scott Rubin, Strategic Planning Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue and his Vice Chair Drew Coyle.

Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
TA 8: Ratification Process, What Happens Next
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
The Tentative Agreement (TA) approved by the Alaska MEC is now before the pilot members to consider for approval. This episode discusses the process of completing the full language TA which is expected to be available by Friday, September 30, events where one may learn more about the TA, such as roadshows and airport sits, and the balloting process. Host Strategic Communication Chairman David Campbell is joined by MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Strategic Planning Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue, and Strategic Planning Vice Chairman Drew Coyle.
Find more information at AlaskaPilots.org.
PBS Hotline: (833) ALA-PBS1 or (833) 250-7271

Friday Sep 23, 2022
TA 7: Vacation
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Learn about the changes to vacation and how vacation will interact with preferential bidding (PBS).
Find more information about the TA at AlaskaPilots.org.
Call the PBS Hotline for questions related to PBS, or using vacation in a PBS system: (833) ALA-PBS1 or (833) 252-7271.

Friday Sep 23, 2022
TA 6: Reserve
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
This tentative agreement contains major changes to the reserve system designed to improve reserve pilots’ quality of life. Additionally, there are a number of positive changes for pilots who commute to work.
Find more information at AlaskaPilots.org.

Friday Sep 23, 2022
TA 5: Trip Ownership, Displacement, and Commuting
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
This tentative agreement includes several changes to protect pilots’ schedule and days off. It also includes new compensation or monetary incentives in the instances where trips are changed.
Find more information at AlaskaPilots.org.

Friday Sep 23, 2022
TA 4: Trading
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Learn about how this tentative agreement will change pilots’ ability to adjust their schedules.
Find more information at AlaskaPilots.org.