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WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast

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A series of podcasts for WestJet pilots brought to you by the WestJet Master Executive Council. Keep up to date and stay informed about your association and listen to what is happening with the union.

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United States

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A series of podcasts for WestJet pilots brought to you by the WestJet Master Executive Council. Keep up to date and stay informed about your association and listen to what is happening with the union.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 30 - MEC Update

4/17/2024
MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down to give an update from the WJA MEC meeting in Winnipeg about the following topics: Interested in volunteering with your association? Apply here: https://www.alpa.org/wja/members-home/volunteer-form More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:31:10

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Episode 29 - Scheduling Update

2/17/2024
Scheduling Committee Chair John Jaenicke talks with P2P Chair Desmond Jordan to give updates about pilot scheduling, and some information about sections 8, 9, and 10 of the Collective Agreement. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:45:20

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Episode 28 - Merger Update

1/25/2024
Merger Committee Chair Francis Hane sits down with host Desmond Jordan to give us an update on the merger with Sunwing. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:35:43

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Episode 27 - The Year in Review

12/13/2023
Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with the WJA MEC Executive to discuss 2023 and what's ahead for 2024 More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:28:24

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Episode 26 - MEC Update

11/18/2023
MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down to discuss a wide range of current topics facing the WestJet Pilot Group. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:47:23

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Episode 25 - Merger Committee Chair Francis Hane

10/10/2023
Host Captain Desmond Jordon discusses the upcoming Sunwing merger with Merger Chair Captain Francis Hane. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:24:52

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Episode 24 - Summer Update

8/23/2023
MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl discuss recent events and what to expect in the coming months. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:39:39

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Episode 23 - Implementation Update from the MEC

6/29/2023
Update from the Captain Bernie Lewall and Captain Chris Tholl on the ratification of CA2, upcoming vacancy and Swoop integration bids as well as MEC elections. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:20:05

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Episode 22 - A Conversation with the Negotiation Committee

5/31/2023
Captain Desmond Jordan sits down for a conversation with the WJA ALPA Negotiation Committee. Captain Andrew Hamber, First Officer Tracy Law and First Officer Joel Lautenschlager share their thoughts on our recent TA and the negotiation process. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:21:40

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Episode 21 -MEC Update as Voting For CA 2 Opens

5/30/2023
Captains Bernie Lewall and Chris Tholl join Captain Desmond Jordan to answer some questions and discuss our recent Tentative Agreement with WestJet. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:20:42

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Episode 20 - CA 2 Roadshow Vancouver BC May 28th 2023

5/29/2023
Roadshow in Vancouver by the WestJet ALPA MEC in support of our Tentative Agreement. Hear from our Negotiations and Legal team as they walk us through the details of CA 2 More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:02:53:24

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Episode 19 - An Agreement in Principle

5/19/2023
Captain Chris Tholl and Captain Bernie Lewall discuss the signing of an Agreement in Principle with the WestJet Group of Companies. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:16:20

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Episode 18 - Less than 16 hours to go. Update from Captain Chris Tholl

5/18/2023
With less than 16 hours to go before the Strike or Lockout deadline, Captain Chris Tholl is joined by Captain Tom Lindstrom and Captain Rob Simms to give us an update on Negotiations and plans for picketing in Toronto More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:16:38

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Episode 17 - Update from Captain Tholl

5/18/2023
28 hours out from a strike deadline Captain Chris Tholl gives an update from the negotiations in Toronto. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:08:40

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Episode 16 - 72 Hour Strike Notice

5/15/2023
MEC Chair Captian Bernie Lewall and MEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl discuss the filing of 72 hour strike notice. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:07:50

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Episode 15 - From The Negotiating Table

5/13/2023
MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl and MEC Chair Bernard Lewall take a moment from the negotiating table to talk about the recent May 8th picket by WestJet pilots, and of course to give an update about the negotiations taking place in Toronto. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:11:51

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Episode 14 - MEC Meeting

5/7/2023
Following the Master Executive Council meeting last week in Calgary, P2P Chair Desmond Jordan talks with MEC Chair Bernard Lewall, MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl, and Strike Chair Christina Thomson. Topics of discussion include the meeting itself, the potential of labour action, how pilots can get more information, and a few questions get some answers. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:19:16

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Episode 13 - Strike Vote

4/18/2023
The latest WestJet PIREP Podcast features P2P Chair Desmond Jordan, MEC Chair Bernard Lewall, MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl, and Strike Committee Chair Christina Thomson. The primary topic of discussion is the announcement of the strike authorization results. WestJet and Swoop pilots sent a strong message to management with an overwhelming vote of support for lawful job action should a negotiated settlement not be reached by May 16. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:15:19

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Episode 12 - ALPA National

4/14/2023
P2P Chair Desmond Jordan and SPSC Chair Christina Thomson are joined by Alaska Airlines Captain Ronan O'Donoghue ALPA SPSC Chair and Alaska Airlines Captain David Campbell SPSC Communications Specialist to discuss recent strategy meetings with ALPA National, how WestJet pilots can show unity, and how to get the contract that WestJet pilots deserve. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:22:30

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Episode 11 - The Strike Vote

4/3/2023
Featuring SPSC Chair Christina Thomson, MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, and MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl. This episode includes topics such as: YESMore from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

Duration:00:26:44