United Express Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Contract
Deal Includes Wage Increases and Enhanced Work Rules
July 12, 2011 - After more than five years of contract negotiations, the pilot leaders at Trans States Airlines (TSA), represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), announced today they had reached a tentative agreement with company representatives on a new four-year labor contract. The agreement, which includes wage increases, better work rules, and stronger job security provisions, will be sent to the entire pilot group for ratification in the next few weeks.
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TSA Must Fully Embrace Threat-Based Aviation Security
Reauthorization Should Bolster Successful Programs, Close Gaps
July 12, 2011 - Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), sent a letter today to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Transportation Security reinforcing pilots’ call for a threat-based approach to security screening that focuses on intent rather than on objects, and for a Transportation Security Administration reauthorization bill that enhances successful security programs while working to close existing gaps.

“We are gratified by the Transportation Security Administration’s positive response to ALPA’s position that a philosophical shift is needed in this country’s approach to aviation security,” said Capt. Moak. “Airline pilots are already thoroughly screened as a condition of their employment. We are particularly pleased with the administration’s support of alternative screening for pilots because it uses limited resources more effectively and moves away from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to security.”
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Time Is Now for New Airline Pilot Rest Rules
Further Delay Risks Safety
June 29, 2011 - The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), submitted supplemental comments today to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urging the regulator to dismiss groundless stall tactics by some in the industry and issue the flight- and duty-time regulations and minimum rest requirements for airline pilots that are urgently needed to ensure the safety of air transportation.

“Over the past two years, the FAA, the airlines, and airline employees have joined together in a tremendous effort to develop flight- and duty-time regulations and minimum rest requirements for airline pilots that are based on sound science,” said Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president. “No justification exists for delaying the result of this unprecedented collaboration when new rules are needed now to safeguard passengers, crews, and cargo.”
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GPS Essential to U.S. Airline Industry
LightSquared Proposal Threatens Efficiency and Safety
June 22, 2011 - In a letter sent today to the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee, the world’s largest pilot union declared adamant opposition to a private company’s bid to expand its broadband communications services in a way that would jeopardize the global positioning system (GPS) and threaten the tremendous contribution that the satellite-based navigation system makes to ensuring efficient and safe airline operations.
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Continental Pilots Protest Additional Scope Violations
June 20, 2011 - The Continental pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA), have filed two group grievances against United to protest violations of scope provisions in their collective bargaining agreement applicable to a merger during the period of separate pilot contracts and operations of the two airlines, legacy Continental and legacy United. The first, filed June 2, 2011, concerns removal of B-767 aircraft from the Continental fleet (by sale). The second charge, filed June 16, 2011, is related to a reduction in the ratio of Continental to United flying required with respect to twin-aisle aircraft, specifically for the third quarter of 2011. ALPA is seeking prompt correction of these issues by the Company, including a stop to any attempts at further sales of B-767 aircraft, correction to the ratio of flying performed by Continental to United, monetary damages and all other appropriate relief.
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Canadian North Pilots Ratify Tentative Labour Agreement
Pilot Negotiators Garner First Contract as ALPA Members
June 16, 2011 - The pilots of Canadian North, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have ratified a tentative labour agreement with members of the Canadian North Pilots Association (CNPA). Nearly 80 percent of pilots who cast ballots voted in favor of the contract, making it the first collective agreement since they joined ALPA earlier this year.

“We are really pleased with the results,” said Capt. Chris Kampen, Canadian North’s master executive chairman at ALPA. “The successful ratification by Canadian North pilots represents more than two years of hard work at the negotiating table.” The achievements made in the agreement reflect advances in employment protection for long-term job stability, pay rate, and overall quality-of-life improvements. Their previous contract expired in December 2008 but negotiations were postponed until December 2009.
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United Express Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Contract
Deal Includes Wage Increases and Enhanced Work Rules
July 12, 2011 - After more than five years of contract negotiations, the pilot leaders at Trans States Airlines (TSA), represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), announced today they had reached a tentative agreement with company representatives on a new four-year labor contract. The agreement, which includes wage increases, better work rules, and stronger job security provisions, will be sent to the entire pilot group for ratification in the next few weeks.
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Continental Pilots Protest Additional Scope Violations
June 20, 2011 - The Continental pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA), have filed two group grievances against United to protest violations of scope provisions in their collective bargaining agreement applicable to a merger during the period of separate pilot contracts and operations of the two airlines, legacy Continental and legacy United. The first, filed June 2, 2011, concerns removal of B-767 aircraft from the Continental fleet (by sale). The second charge, filed June 16, 2011, is related to a reduction in the ratio of Continental to United flying required with respect to twin-aisle aircraft, specifically for the third quarter of 2011. ALPA is seeking prompt correction of these issues by the Company, including a stop to any attempts at further sales of B-767 aircraft, correction to the ratio of flying performed by Continental to United, monetary damages and all other appropriate relief.
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Canadian North Pilots Ratify Tentative Labour Agreement
Pilot Negotiators Garner First Contract as ALPA Members
June 16, 2011 - The pilots of Canadian North, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have ratified a tentative labour agreement with members of the Canadian North Pilots Association (CNPA). Nearly 80 percent of pilots who cast ballots voted in favor of the contract, making it the first collective agreement since they joined ALPA earlier this year.

“We are really pleased with the results,” said Capt. Chris Kampen, Canadian North’s master executive chairman at ALPA. “The successful ratification by Canadian North pilots represents more than two years of hard work at the negotiating table.” The achievements made in the agreement reflect advances in employment protection for long-term job stability, pay rate, and overall quality-of-life improvements. Their previous contract expired in December 2008 but negotiations were postponed until December 2009.
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United, Continental Pilots: Work Remains Before UAL/CAL Merger Considered a Success
June 8, 2011 - As shareholders of United Airlines gather today for the annual United Airlines shareholders meeting, it is incumbent upon United CEO Jeff Smisek and his management team to thoroughly explain the facts regarding the progress of the United/Continental merger. Much work remains to be completed before they can proclaim the merger a success, according to the pilots of United and Continental Airlines.

“’On schedule’ are two words Mr. Smisek should avoid in addressing the shareholders regarding this merger,” said Capt. Wendy Morse, chairman of the United Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association. “There is no bigger task in front of United management than reaching agreement with the pilots on a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement and this task is nowhere near on schedule. Until an agreement is reached, this merger cannot be considered anything close to a success.”
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United, Continental Pilots Meet to Discuss Contract Negotiations, Merger
May 24, 2011 - The leaders of the United and Continental pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) held a joint meeting in Herndon, Va., today to discuss ways to advance progress on negotiations for a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) and coordinate on issues that are impacting their pilots as a result of the UAL/CAL merger.
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United Pilots: ‘Inadvertent’ Reinstatement of 9/11 Flight Numbers ‘Reprehensible’
May 18, 2011 - United Airline’s “inadvertent” reinstatement of Flight Numbers 93 and 175 – flight numbers that have become synonymous with the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 – demonstrates an absolute and blatant disrespect of the pilots, crew and passengers who lost their lives on that date, according to the pilots of United Airlines.
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imageAlaska Distributes iPads to Pilots
May 13, 2011 - Alaska Airlines last week began distributing iPads to its pilots. After a trial period and FAA approval, these iPads could replace the traditional flights bags, manuals, and Jeppesen charts if the company can demonstrate to the FAA that the pilot group is proficient with the device. Until then, during the trial period pilots will carry both the iPad and their flight bags.
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TSA Must Fully Embrace Threat-Based Aviation Security
Reauthorization Should Bolster Successful Programs, Close Gaps
July 12, 2011 - Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), sent a letter today to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Transportation Security reinforcing pilots’ call for a threat-based approach to security screening that focuses on intent rather than on objects, and for a Transportation Security Administration reauthorization bill that enhances successful security programs while working to close existing gaps.

“We are gratified by the Transportation Security Administration’s positive response to ALPA’s position that a philosophical shift is needed in this country’s approach to aviation security,” said Capt. Moak. “Airline pilots are already thoroughly screened as a condition of their employment. We are particularly pleased with the administration’s support of alternative screening for pilots because it uses limited resources more effectively and moves away from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to security.”
Read More...
Time Is Now for New Airline Pilot Rest Rules
Further Delay Risks Safety
June 29, 2011 - The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), submitted supplemental comments today to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urging the regulator to dismiss groundless stall tactics by some in the industry and issue the flight- and duty-time regulations and minimum rest requirements for airline pilots that are urgently needed to ensure the safety of air transportation.

“Over the past two years, the FAA, the airlines, and airline employees have joined together in a tremendous effort to develop flight- and duty-time regulations and minimum rest requirements for airline pilots that are based on sound science,” said Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president. “No justification exists for delaying the result of this unprecedented collaboration when new rules are needed now to safeguard passengers, crews, and cargo.”
Read More...
GPS Essential to U.S. Airline Industry
LightSquared Proposal Threatens Efficiency and Safety
June 22, 2011 - In a letter sent today to the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee, the world’s largest pilot union declared adamant opposition to a private company’s bid to expand its broadband communications services in a way that would jeopardize the global positioning system (GPS) and threaten the tremendous contribution that the satellite-based navigation system makes to ensuring efficient and safe airline operations.
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imageFAA Action to Impose Stiff Fines Major Step in Ending Laser Attacks on Aircraft
June 1, 2011 - The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), welcomed today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a new legal tool that will help authorities impose stiff civil fines against individuals who attack aircraft with lasers from the ground.
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NTSB’s Empire Airlines Accident Report Shows Need for Standard Rest Rules for All Airline Pilots
April 27, 2011 - Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement in response to the National Transportation Safety Board meeting this week regarding the 2009 Empire Airlines Flight 8284 accident at Lubbock, Texas.

“The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, commends the National Transportation Safety Board for its work to enhance aviation safety with a thorough review of the Empire Airlines accident. In its meeting, the Board discussed flight crew fatigue, flight operations in icing conditions, and the need to enhance crew resource management training for all airline pilots. Unfortunately, these safety concerns, which ALPA has pressed to address for decades, persist in our industry today, even in this period of remarkably safe airline operations.”
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ALPA Hails NTSB Support for Standardized Pilot Rest Regulations
Opposition Escalates Against Dangerous Effort to Derail Science-Based Flight- and Duty-Time Regulations
April 21, 2011 - Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following response to the release of National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A. P. Hersman’s public position opposing the exemption of cargo pilots from science-based flight crew scheduling requirements:

“The Federal Aviation Administration, the airlines, and airline labor have mounted a supreme effort to break through the roadblock that has stalled modernization of flight- and duty-time regulations and minimum rest requirements for airline pilots for more than five decades.”
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Pilots Raise the Bar on Runway Safety
September 25, 2008 - Capt. John Prater, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, set the bar high for runway safety today, challenging both government and industry to establish a goal of zero serious runway incursions involving commercial airliners in his testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation.
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imageFAA Reauthorization Update – Shuster Amendment Withdrawn
May 20, 2011 - Thanks to the efforts of thousands of ALPA members responding to the Association’s Call to Action and “Grass Roots Campaign,” Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) has withdrawn his legislative amendment regarding FAA regulatory process that would have interfered with needed updates to flight-time/duty-time regulations.
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ALPA Condemns Midwestern Union-Busting Efforts
The Pilots Union stands with public employees to defend collective bargaining and workers’ rights
February 24, 2011 - Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) President Capt. Lee Moak issued the following statement today in response to recent union-busting campaigns by several Midwestern state legislatures:

“The 53,000 members of the Air Line Pilots Association, International, stand together with the public sector workers of Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio and anywhere collective bargaining rights are threatened. The ability to join as a group to negotiate working conditions with an employer is a fundamental tenet of a free democracy.”
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imageFT/DT Carve-out for Supplementals Withdrawn; ALPA Priorities Advance
February 16, 2011 - On the heels of ALPA’s news media briefing reiterating the union’s priorities and underscoring the importance of being the voice of airline pilots, ALPA learned that Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) withdrew his amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill that would have exempted some all-cargo and charter air carriers from the pending flight- and duty-time rules.
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Swift FAA Reauthorization Critical to U.S. Airline Industry
Modern Infrastructure Will Foster Economic Competitiveness, Safety, and Jobs
February 9, 2011 - The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today urged the U.S. House of Representatives, in written testimony to the House Aviation Subcommittee, to quickly move a strong FAA reauthorization bill that funds modernizing the national airspace system and enhances safety for all who depend on air transportation.
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Discriminatory Action in Argentina
Read a message from the Argentinean Air Line Pilots Association regarding discriminatory action in its country.
ALPA Supports ASPA Pilots of Mexicana Airlines
August 6, 2010 - Capt. John Prater, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement in support of the pilots of Mexicana Airlines, who are represented by Asociación Sindical de Pilotos Aviadores (ASPA) and are in critical contract negotiations with their management. Mexicana de Aviación filed for bankruptcy protection in both Mexico and the United States, and indefinitely suspended ticket sales on Wednesday.

“The nearly 53,000 members of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, stand firmly behind the ASPA pilots of Mexicana Airlines in their efforts to secure fair wages and working conditions amid their carrier’s recent bankruptcy declaration. Once again, airline management has chosen to use bankruptcy laws to leverage brutal employee concessions to counterbalance its own short-sighted practices.”
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ALPA Hails Obama Signing of Landmark Financial Reform
July 22, 2010 - ALPA applauds U.S. President Barack Obama’s signing of comprehensive legislation that will dramatically overhaul domestic financial-market regulations. The signing, which took place this morning, comes just five days after the Senate approved the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, and will provide a broad range of protections for ALPA members.
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August 15-18, 2011
Washington Hilton
Washington, D.C.

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