The Leading Edge Podcast with United Pilots

Latest Episodes:

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 12 - UPA23 Lineholders & Trip Construction Sep 12, 2023

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In this episode Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs discusses Trip Construction and Lineholder provisions. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 11 - UPA23 Market-Based Cash Balance Plan Sep 12, 2023

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In this episode MEC Treasurer Capt. Drew Minarcik joins Retirement & Insurance Committee Chair Capt. Fred Greene for a discussion on the Market-Based Cash Balance Plan in UPA23.com

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 10 - UPA23 Sick Leave Sep 12, 2023

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This episode has to do with sick leave. This is section 13 in our pilot agreement. For more information visit UPA23.com

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 9 - UPA23 Extended Sick Bank Sep 12, 2023

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In this episode MEC Treasurer Capt. Drew Minarcik and Retirement & Insurance Chair Capt. Fred Greene discuss something that's new in the UPA 23 called the Extended Sick Bank. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 8 - AIP and an Interview with the Chair Jul 19, 2023

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MEC Chair Capt. Garth Thompson looks back through the process from his January election to the AIP reached last week. Visit www.UPA23.com for the latest information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 7 - The FACT Team Jul 19, 2023

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This episode will focus on the Fact Team. F/O Dewey DuHadway sits down with Capt. Marty Miller to discuss the FACT Team, what it is, and when it will be deployed. Send questions to FactTeam@alpa.org or find the Fact Team on the pdr.alpa.org drop down menu.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 6 - Agreement in Principle (AIP) process Jul 18, 2023

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The MEC Negotiating Committee reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with Company Management. In this brief episode, Communications Committee member F/O Michelle Arcamuzi explains what is next in the process. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 5 - PDR Hotline Jun 21, 2023

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In episode 5, United MEC PDR hotline expert Capt. Scott Kinder explains his role in helping guide pilots to answers for any contract question. Capt. Kinder runs the contract PDR hotline.

Helpful Episode Links: PDR & Master DYK Document

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 4 - SPSC and Negotiations May 11, 2023

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In episode 4, United MEC Chair Capt. Garth Thompson is joined by MEC Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee Chair Capt. David Smith. They discuss the latest with negotiations, our May 12 nationwide picketing event, and what other events are on the horizon.

Helpful Episode Links:

SPSC RLA education website: https://www.alpa.org/ual/negotiations-rla

UAL-MEC SPSC webpage with contact information: https://www.alpa.org/ual/Committees/strategic-planning-committee

Informational picketing RSVP and information page: https://www.alpa.org/ual/informational-picket

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 3 - SPSC Apr 20, 2023

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In episode 3, The United MEC Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee Chair Capt. David Smith is joined by MEC Executive Administrator F/O Quincy Fleming to discuss their roles. The pair highlight their decades of experience under the RLA with subjects such as Status Quo etc.

Helpful Episode Links:

SPSC RLA education website: https://www.alpa.org/ual/negotiations-rla

UAL-MEC SPSC webpage with contact information: https://www.alpa.org/ual/Committees/strategic-planning-committee

P2P volunteer webpage: https://www.alpa.org/ual/Committees/strategic-planning-committee/p2p-form

Informational picketing RSVP and information page: https://www.alpa.org/ual/informational-picket