We Fly The Flag

Apr 16 2024

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The voice of the Air Canada pilots. The podcast includes discussions and interviews with ALPA pilot leaders and volunteers and explores life as an airline pilot at one of Canada’s major global air carriers. The challenges, the sacrifices, and the rewards of Flying the Flag for Canadians around the world. Follow along as we navigate our first meaningful contract negotiations in almost a decade to achieve a world-class contract.

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#Ep8 Answering Important Questions from the Air Canada Pilots

Apr 16 2024 36 mins

In this episode MEC Chair FO Charlene Hudy, MEC Vice Chair FO Jesse Jantzi, P2P Chair FO Ryan Mouck and SPSC Chair Captain Seena Ali-Mirsalari discuss answers to the most common and important questions asked at recent LEC meetings. Topics in the episode include timeline, conciliation, work action and more details about the mediation protocol agreement.

#Ep7 Collective Bargaining under the Canada Labor Code

Mar 08 2024 40 mins

In this episode host Jason Chamberlain talks with guest Joel Hodorek, Labor Relations Counsel in the Representation department of ALPA National. This episode explores several topics in the collective bargaining environment including section 48 and 50 of the Canada labor code, the need for representation at the bargaining table, types and uses of leverage and the use of mediation.

#Ep6 The Protocol Agreement

Jan 24 2024 25 mins

Join guest host SPSC Chair Captain Seena Ali'Mirsalari, MEC Chair First Officer Charlene Hudy and ALPA President Captain Tim Perry for an in depth discussion about the decision to appoint a mediator to the ongoing negotiations between Air Canada and the Air Canada Pilots. The episode also features an introduction to the Air Canada Pilots two newest MEC members.

Ep#5 Part 2 Negotiations

Nov 29 2023 25 mins

Re-join the discussion as we dig deeper into the ongoing negotiations between the Air Canada pilots and the company with guests Negotiations Committee chair Captain James Ralph and Vice chair Captain Harold Evans.

Ep#5 Part 1 Negotiations

Nov 28 2023 27 mins

In this two part episode negotiations chair Captain James Ralph and vice chair Captain Harold Evans discuss the art of negotiation. The episode explores the research, planning and resources required to formulate a new collective agreement for the pilots of Canada's flagship carrier.

Ep#4 Flash Brief on upcoming pickets

Oct 26 2023 4 mins

Buckle up for a 'Flash brief' update on the Air Canada pilots response to two major events this October. 1) The fast approaching CYYC picket on October 28th, bringing attention to the loss of multiple long standing Calgary routes, including the Air Canada legacy route "Calgary - Frankfurt." 2) The Montreal airport picket on October 30th that will follow the Air Canada Q3 financial

Ep#3 SPSC - The Power of Unity

Oct 21 2023 38 mins

Join the discussion as host First Officer Jason Chamberlain talks with Air Canada's SPSC Chair Captain Seena Ali-Mirsalari, ALPA National's SPSC Chair Captain Ronan O'Donoghue and with ALPA National's SPSC Communication Specialist Captain David Campbell. Ep3 explores the outcome of the September 29th picket, ALPA's tool chest during negotiations and the damaging long term effects o

Ep#2 September 29th 2023 Picket and more

Sep 27 2023 40 mins

Join the Air Canada Pilots as they discuss life as a newly hired Air Canada pilot, the differences between flying for Air Canada vs other international carriers and the informational picket in Toronto, Ontario on September 29th 2023.

Ep#1 The Change to ALPA and the Start of Negotiations

Sep 26 2023 41 mins

In this episode host Jason Chamberlain talks with MEC Chair FO Charlene Hudy, MEC Executive Administrator FO Tim Everetts and MEC Communications Chair Cptn Robert Barrett about our past, the present and our future as Air Canada pilots. The episode touches on Air Canada's rich history and evolving culture as we begin negotiations for a new contract.