The Leading Edge Podcast with United Pilots

LOA 24-05: FAQs - Market-Based Cash Balance Plan

This is an audio version of a video FAQ recording for LOA 24-05. The Communications, Negotiating, and Retirement & Insurance Committees produced this product to help United Pilots better understand the LOA before they vote. Voting ends December 10, 2024. Visit UPA23.com for more.

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 9 - Council 12 (Chicago)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

The C12 Reps, Capt. Eric Popper, Capt. Phil Anderson, and First Officer Peter Bess discuss how they represent the C12 (CHI) pilots while still flying a full schedule. Stay tuned as we make our way Around the System! More at alpa.org/ual

 

LOA 24-05: Market-Based Cash Balance Plan

The MEC voted to accept Letter of Agreement (LOA) 24-05 Market Based Cash Balance Plan Implementation on November 21, 2024. That LOA will now go to pilots for membership ratification. Voting will start Monday, November 25 and close on December 10.

 

Within UPA23, the Market Based Cash Balance Plan was negotiated as a tax advantaged vehicle to protect Pilot income beyond what can be contributed to current retirement accounts.

In this episode, Retirement & Insurance Committee Chair Capt. Fred Greene and MEC Treasurer Capt. Drew Minarcik discuss and explain the major features of the MBCBP.

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 8 - Council 34 (San Francisco)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

This episode we are joined by our Reps from Council 34 (SFO). Captain Don Gorman, First Officer Aaron Lancaster, and First Officer Chris Mathews. Stay tuned as we make our way Around the System! More at alpa.org/ual

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 7 - Council 11 (Washington, D.C.)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

This episode comes from Council 11 (DCA), where we hear Captain Dewey DuHadway, Captain Tony DiCarlo, and First Officer Matthew Jordan. Stay tuned as we make our way Around the System! More at alpa.org/ual

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 6 - Council 57 (Los Angeles)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

 

The series continues with Council 57 (LAX), where we hear Captain Joel Gutierrez speak about his time as the LAX Capt. Rep as he transitions out of that role. Stay tuned as we make our way Around the System! More at alpa.org/ual

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 5 - Council 150 (Orlando)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

The three elected representatives from Orlando C150 joined us last week: Captain Stephen Day, Captain Al Lane, and Captain Stephen Weaver. We spoke about how they approached standing up a brand new council and how they hope to maintain their high level of local pilot involvement. More at alpa.org/ual

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 4 - Council 153 (Las Vegas)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

The three elected representatives from Las Vegas C153 joined us last week: Captain Brian Bunkers, Captain David Yao, and Captain Becca Woods. We spoke about how they approached standing up a brand new council and how they hope to maintain their high level of local pilot involvement. More at alpa.org/ual

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 3 - Council 173 (Guam)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

The three elected representatives from our favorite island sat down with us in Rosemont last week: Captain Chad Bruch, First Officer Trent Woodworth, and First Officer Lawrence Howard. We spoke about the unique merits and issues that come with being a small council almost 6,000 miles from the next nearest domicile and how they hope to maintain their high level of local pilot involvement leading into the next contract negotiations. More at alpa.org/ual

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 2 - Council 5 (Newark)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

 

We sat down with the three elected representatives from Council 5 (EWR): Captain Steve Scheri, First Officer Todd Brower, and Captain Al Merone. With decades of ALPA experience between them, we spoke about their past participation at ALPA Board of Directors Meetings, how they envision the future of the largest domicile at United Airlines, and how they hope to get more Newark pilots engaged in local council events. More at alpa.org/ual