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From ALPA’s FDX Master Executive Council, this podcast dives into a wide range of topics within the union. Listen in while the Communications Committee explores ongoing projects and issues with MEC officers, committee volunteers, and others.
8 Oct 2026 · 12 min
In this episode of our podcast, FDX MEC Chair Captain Jose Nieves discusses Middle East flying, implementation of the new CBA, and additional resources for Contract Enforcement. He also discusses...
1 Oct 2026 · 14 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the November build, peak planning, staffing levels, and the preliminary pairing process. He also provides updates on...
23 Sep 2026 · 7 min
In this episode of our podcast, newly elected Block 1 Representative Captain Marty Harrington discusses his decision to serve, his approach to his new role, and his goals as a...
21 Sep 2026 · 10 min
In this episode of our podcast, Retirement and Insurance Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins discusses the upcoming open enrollment period, benefit seminars, and important wellness deadlines. He also provides updates...
16 Sep 2026 · 9 min
In this episode of our podcast, Retirement and Insurance Committee member Captain Toby Cline discusses Long Term Disability (LTD), including how Company and ALPA LTD benefits work and how LTD...
11 Sep 2026 · 24 min
In this episode of our podcast, Fatigue Risk Management Committee Chair Captain Rob Bassett provides an update on fatigue calls and reporting, operational fatigue challenges, and the resources available to...
10 Sep 2026 · 19 min
In this episode of our podcast, Grievance Committee Chair Captain Chris Wood discusses what happens after the Company denies a grievance, including the arbitration process, how cases are evaluated, and...
3 Sep 2026 · 11 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on the October build, including the current flight schedule, increased flying, and the continued return...
14 Aug 2026 · 20 min
In this episode of our podcast, Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford give an update on the issues affecting pilots while on...
11 Aug 2026 · 12 min
In this episode of our podcast, Contract Implementation Team member First Officer Eric Moraes provides an update on the ongoing implementation of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, including the expense...
6 Aug 2026
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on the September build, including continued high BLGs, increased Middle East flying, and the expanding...
9 Jul 2026 · 8 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Vice Chair Captain Chris Leeuw and Airbus PSIT Member Captain Mike Kilmurray provide an update on the first full build month under...
24 Jun 2026 · 13 min
In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee member Captain Toby Cline provides an educational update on the APRP payment, including the expected payment timeline. Toby also reviews key IRS...
10 Jun 2026 · 11 min
In this episode of our podcast, MEC Chair Captain Jose Nieves, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Connor Wilm, and MEC Secretary Treasurer First Officer Tony Miles reflect on the recently...
4 Jun 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on schedule stability, the ongoing return of the MD-11 fleet, recent wins in disputed pairing...
8 May 2026 · 10 min
In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins breaks down the retirement options included in the Tentative Agreement. The discussion walks through the three available paths,...
7 May 2026 · 11 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on the relative stability of 2026 bidpacks, highlights ongoing challenges such as MD-11 groundings and...
9 Apr 2026 · 10 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the May build, current bid trends, increased flying hours driven in part by hotel standby utilization, and what...
6 Apr 2026 · 7 min
In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins and committee member Captain Toby Cline discuss upcoming changes to the FedEx Pilots Retirement Savings Plan (PRSP). The...
5 Mar 2026 · 13 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the April 2026 build, the first five-week bid month of the year, and the continued operational impact of...
25 Feb 2026 · 7 min
In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee Member Captain Toby Cline breaks down the new Enhanced Catch-Up Contribution coming to the Pilot Retirement Savings Plan (PRSP) on March 1,...
18 Feb 2026 · 14 min
In this episode of our podcast, P2P Committee Chair and Fact Team member First Officer Kevin Messmer and Fact Team member First Officer Eric Moraes discuss the purpose and structure...
13 Feb 2026 · 17 min
In this episode of our podcast, Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford share how your Insites are driving improvements to our layover...
5 Feb 2026 · 10 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the March 2026 build and the continued impact of the MD-11 grounding. Marty also addresses ongoing staffing...
8 Jan 2026 · 15 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the February 2026 build and the broader scheduling environment and trends. Marty also addresses the impacts of...
11 Dec 2025 · 14 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the January 2026 build and the broader scheduling environment. Captain Harrington outlines what pilots can expect across...
21 Nov 2025 · 11 min
In this episode of our podcast, Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford provide an update on domestic and international hotel changes, ground...
6 Nov 2025 · 14 min
In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the December build and what pilots can expect. He discusses overall credit hours, the impact of midweek...
1 Nov 2025
In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund discusses recent progress in bargaining, including Tentative Agreements on Sections 8 and 25. Click here to view transcript.
19 Oct 2025 · 16 min
In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund and Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discuss recent progress in bargaining, including Tentative Agreements on Sections...
From ALPA’s FDX Master Executive Council, this podcast dives into a wide range of topics within the union. Listen in while the Communications Committee explores ongoing projects and issues with MEC officers, committee volunteers, and others.
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