The SWAPA Number
Business & Economics Podcasts
In each podcast we explore a number that will help us explain an issue that matters to our Pilots. This might be a scheduling metric, a Company financial number that impacts us, or anything else that has significance to us as SWAPA Pilots.
Location:
United States
Description:
In each podcast we explore a number that will help us explain an issue that matters to our Pilots. This might be a scheduling metric, a Company financial number that impacts us, or anything else that has significance to us as SWAPA Pilots.
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@swapapilots
Language:
English
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https://www.swapa.org/
Email:
commmedia@swapa.org
Episodes
The SWAPA Ride Report: Polling/Implementation, a Grievance, and Reroute Q&A
4/12/2024
This week, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications outlines the next high points in April’s implementation schedule. He also plugs the upcoming SWAPA polling event, and gives the membership a look into active debates, including a grievance between SWAPA and the Company.
If you have been part of an online reroute, you’ll want to listen in to this week’s Q&A, which covers a number of common and some not-so-common reroute scenarios, as well as how overrides come into play with the Junior Assigned (JA) process. These questions and answers should let you know what to expect the next time you have a change on your board.
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Duration:00:10:14
The SWAPA Ride Report: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, ELITT Umbra, Ground Time Override
4/5/2024
In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses frequently asked questions about STD and LTD and the special open enrollment period, which closes April 12.
He gives an update on implementation items for April, including sick trip accrual and the reduction in the ELITT Umbra, otherwise known as the gray bar, and covers several questions from our Contract Adminteam regarding special qualifications and Ground Time Override.
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Duration:00:09:58
134 (CIRT, Dave West)
4/4/2024
Today's SWAPA Number is 134. That's the number of cases that the Critical Incident Response Team, which we refer to as CIRT, has handled in 2024 alone. Today we're going to talk to SWAPA CIRT Chair, Captain Dave West, about what his team does and how you might interact with CIRT during your time here at Southwest.
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Duration:00:25:47
1,142 (2023 Highlights, Damian Jennette)
4/1/2024
As we wrap up Contract 2020, frequent friend of the show, Damian Jennette, will give us some highlights including some never before heard clips that will give you, our listeners, some insight into the process it takes to bring you information directly from the source- our SWAPA subject matter experts and leaders - throughout this last year.
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Duration:00:12:24
The SWAPA Ride Report: Open Enrollment, Scheduling and Pay, Contract Admin Q&A
3/29/2024
In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses the three education products available to Pilots that explain changes in the new Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, and the actions Pilots may need to take.
He also covers some very common scheduling and pay scenarios, along with some great Q&As that Contract Administration has fielded from the line. If you're considering ELITT for a trip that falls on April 1, you'll want to listen to this week's edition.
You can find this episode of The SWAPA Ride Report, as well as the rest of the season, on swapa.org under Communications > Podcasts or on your favorite streaming services under The SWAPA Number profile. Check back every Friday for the next edition of The SWAPA Ride Report.
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Duration:00:08:10
50% (New STD/LTD Plans, Damian Jennette, Brent Weisner)
3/25/2024
Today's SWAPA Number is 50%. That's the percentage of monthly base earnings a SWAPA pilot will receive while on disability under our new contract. That benefit begins 60 days and lasts until FAA retirement age, if necessary. This major improvement from our old LOL plan was a key pillar of Contract 2020, but that begs the question, do we even need a SWAPA disability plan anymore?
So today on the show we're talking with frequent guest and NC member Damian Jennette, along with Benefits chair Brent Weisner, who will tell us all about the new SWAPA STD and LTD plans, how they work with the new Southwest LOL plan, and what our pilots need to know as we get ready for the special open enrollment period coming up in April.
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Duration:00:26:35
The SWAPA Ride Report: Open Enrollment, Audit Tool, Split to Cover, and More
3/22/2024
In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses the upcoming open enrollment period for the newly negotiated MetLife disability plans and some associated questions.
He also goes over several unique Contract scenarios, including ones pertaining to split-to-cover reserve assignments, the SWAPA Pay Audit tool, and Ground Time Overrides.
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Duration:00:07:41
The SWAPA Ride Report: Benefits, Disability and Open Enrollment
3/15/2024
In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses the road ahead for the new disability plans and the education that will help inform pilots about the changes.
He also answers several unique contract questions, including ones with March scheduling and pay provisions. With Spring Break flying ramping up, you won’t want to miss this week’s content.
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Duration:00:08:35
12 (BNA Domicile, Scott Plyler, Dan O'Connor, Meagan Nelan)
3/11/2024
Today's SWAPA Number is 12. That's how many domiciles Southwest will have once we open Nashville in May of this year. So on today's show, we're going to talk with SRC chair Scott Plyler and SRC member Dan O'Connor about what that means for our pilots and our network. Amy's out sick today so joining me as host is the third member of SRC 3, Meagan Nelan.
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Duration:00:23:24
The SWAPA Ride Report: Overrides, Benefits, Compensation and Expenses
3/8/2024
This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, March 8th, 2024.
In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses some common questions about Ground Time Override and how to find overrides on your payroll report.
Tony also provides a brief update on the current open enrollment period for the company provided life insurance benefit as well as some frequently asked questions regarding uniform accounts and per diem.
Check back every Friday for the next edition of The SWAPA Ride Report.
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Duration:00:08:15
The SWAPA Ride Report: Implementation Update, FAQs from SRC and Benefits
2/29/2024
This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, March 1st, 2024.
In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses some common concerns about the short-term and long-term disability plans on the horizon.
Matt also provides a brief update on what can be expected in the new versions of the Annotated CBA, the big-ticket scheduling items being implemented in March, how to shift vacation block bids, and some guidance on the preboarding policy while on deadhead duty.
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Duration:00:09:06
1.5% (Profit Sharing, Damian Jennette)
2/26/2024
Today's SWAPA Number is 1.5%. That's the 2023 profit sharing percentage that Southwest will be paying its employees this year. So today on the show, we're going to talk with NC member Damian Jennette about how that number was derived, how it compares to the industry, and how it fits into our pilot's retirement planning.
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Duration:00:19:35
The SWAPA Ride Report: FAQs from Benefits, Retirement, Contract Admin and SRC
2/23/2024
This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
The SWAPA Ride Report is your source for headlines, updates, and answers to frequently asked questions regarding your new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This week we answer some frequently asked questions from Benefits, Retirement, Contract Admin and SRC.
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Duration:00:08:02
The SWAPA Ride Report: Implementation Update (401(k), Scheduling, and Contract Administration)
2/15/2024
Introducing: The SWAPA Ride Report, a new must-listen podcast to understand the latest developments with the new CBA, including frequently asked questions from pilots on the line. Check in for the Ride Report every Thursday. This week's edition focuses on Implementation updates and popular topics in the 401K, Scheduling, and Contract Administration world.
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Duration:00:10:14
8 (Implementation Update, Scott Plyler, Meagan Nelan)
2/12/2024
Today's SWAPA number is eight, that's how many new overrides are being implemented and paid between now and March 1st. Today we're going to talk to SRC Chair, Scott Plyler, and SWAPA Manager of Schedule Analytics, Meagan Nelan, about where we stand so far with implementing the new contract, what's further down the line and what the membership should expect going forward.
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Duration:00:23:34
92.7% (The Future of SWAPA, Casey Murray and Tom Nekouei)
1/29/2024
Today's SWAPA Number is 92.7. That's the percentage of pilots that voted to make the Tentative Agreement between SWAPA and Southwest Airlines, a Collective Bargaining Agreement, in the vote that closed last week. On today's podcast, we're talking with SWAPA president, Captain Casey Murray and SWAPA VP, Captain Tom Nekouei, about what comes next for SWAPA and its members in a post contract 2024.
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Duration:00:32:14
745 (Disability, Damian Jennette)
1/15/2024
Today's SWAPA number is 745. That's how many pilots that have entered longterm disability since 2020. As our pilot group is considering the TA before them, we'd like to zero in on an area of our contract that holds a lot of confusion for our members and their families, and that is disability. To better understand how disability works, what is changing and what we've seen from Q&A on the Contract 2020 Resource Center, we have on today's show, NC member and benefits expert, Damian Jennette.
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Duration:00:26:58
64% (Implementation, Jody Reven, Scott Plyler, Damian Jennette)
1/1/2024
Today's SWAPA Number is 64%. That's the percentage of Contract 2020 that will be effective on date of ratification. By the end of 2024, that number will rise to 84%.
Today on the show, we're going to talk with Jody Reven, Scott Plyler, and Damian Jennette about the implementation of Contract 2020, why we agreed to the timelines in the implementation plan, and what happens if the Company doesn't meet them.
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Duration:00:49:08
Benefits - Section 4 | Contract 2020 TA Education
12/19/2023
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, we'll hear from Negotiating Committee Member, Damian Jennette about Section 4, Benefits.
00:20 Section 4 Overview and Language
01:27 Codifications
02:18 Survivor Eligibility and Retirees
04:24 All things COBRA
05:14 Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drugs
08:17 Disability Overview
10:22 Disability and Incapacity Language
12:39 Income Disability
14:14 Elimination Period Changes
16:40 Mental Health and Substance Abuse
18:12 Social Security Offset Removal
20:03 Top Up Plan Language and Example Case
24:34 Current Pilots on Disability at DOR
25:59 Retirement Contributions on Disability
28:10 MBCBP Provisions
28:54 Benefits While on Disability
30:08 Supplemental Plan Changes
32:12 Life Insurance Language
35:13 Retiree Travel
35:48 VEBA Language
37:09 Periodic Company Meetings
For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org.
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Duration:00:38:34
Expenses - Section 3 | Contract 2020 TA Education
12/19/2023
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, we'll hear from Negotiating Committee Chair, Jody Reven about Section 3, Expenses.
01:10 Expense Reporting and Reimbursement
01:40 Exceeding Limits Language
02:22 Per Diem
03:02 Additional Per Diem
04:00 Uniform Expenses
05:31 Parking Expenses
06:09 Provisional Parking Expenses
06:34 FAA Physical Exam Expenses
08:08 Non-Routine FAA Exams
09:14 Head Set Reimbursement
09:47 Moving Expenses
11:15 Involuntary Displacements
11:55 Moving Weight Limits
13:19 Travel Expenses
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Duration:00:14:08