Allied Pilots Association

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Positive Rate Episode 4: Negotiating, Vacations, Hotels Jan 26, 2023

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In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, which is hosted by CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride of the Communications Committee, Negotiating Committee Chair CA John Owens talks about how his team incorporated input from a variety of committees as they fine-tuned our latest proposals at the bargaining table.

This episode also features a brief explanation of vacation slides and vacation extensions from Contract Compliance Committee Chair CA BJ West as well as a reminder about the wealth of information that can be accessed in the Hotel Committee's Quick Reference Hotels document.

Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership's behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – you can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts.

We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or a comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org.

Positive Rate Episode 3: TTS Real Time Trading update Jan 18, 2023

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As the APA Board of Directors said last week (“Mutual Agreement”? Not So Fast), management plans to release TTS Real Time Trading on a rolling basis, beginning with BOS, DCA, LAX, and PHX. In the latest episode of “Positive Rate,” CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk to APA Vice President CA Chris Torres and Scheduling Committee Chair CA Drew Coleman about how we got to this point and what we can expect from the new trip trading platform.

If you have any questions about TTS after it is introduced at your domicile, contact the Scheduling Committee via 817-302-2321 or APA-TTS-support@alliedpilots.org

APA National Town Hall Meeting (1-11-23) Jan 12, 2023

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APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.

Positive Rate Episode 2: Vacation Bidding, Negotiations Update, Safety Focus Jan 10, 2023

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In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, APA Communications Committee Deputy Chairs CA Sander Mertz and CA Wes Smith stress the importance of not floating your vacation before they chat with CA John Owens, who discusses why he is optimistic about what your Negotiating Committee will be able to achieve with the membership's support. (Please see “Meet Your Negotiating Committee” to learn more about them.)

Each episode of “Positive Rate” will feature various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership's behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – you can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts.

Positive Rate Episode 1: Negotiations Update by President CA Ed Sicher Dec 23, 2022

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We are launching a new podcast called Positive Rate. In the debut episode, Communications Committee Deputy Chair CA Sander Mertz talks with APA President CA Ed Sicher about how the negotiating dynamic has changed since the announcement of the agreement in principle between Delta pilots and their airline.

Each episode of Positive Rate will feature various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership's behalf. The podcast will be available through popular streaming services – including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – but your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts.

We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or a comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org.

APA National Town Hall Meeting (11-16-22) Nov 17, 2022

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APA National Town Hall Meeting (10-5-22) Oct 06, 2022

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APA National Town Hall Meeting (9-8-22) Sep 09, 2022

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APA National Town Hall Meeting (8-10-22) Aug 11, 2022

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APA National Town Hall Meeting (7-13-22) Jul 14, 2022

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