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October 25, 2012 |
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Potential Perfect Storm Threatens East Coast, AERF Available |
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 Weather forecasters say Hurricane Sandy has the potential to be a super storm for much of the U.S. East Coast. Some storm models have the Category 2 hurricane merging with a strong cold front and strengthening into a weather system of epic proportions. As the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions brace for the worst, the ALPA Emergency Relief Fund stands ready to offer assistance.
AERF provides for the immediate needs of ALPA pilots and their families who fall victim to widespread disasters. AERF is funded from contributions by ALPA members and staff, and is one of the many benefits of belonging to the Association.
To learn why AERF is
so important, watch this
public service
announcement.
For details about requesting a grant or making a donation, visit the AERF website at
www.alpa.org/relieffund.
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Canada Board Urges Parliament to Oppose C-377 |
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 The first session of the 41st Parliament resumed on September 17, and one of the bills at the top of ALPA’s pilot partisan agenda (Bill C-377—An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act [Requirements for Labour Organizations]) is now before the Finance Committee. Since it was first introduced, the Association has actively worked to defeat this bill, which would place unwarranted, onerous monetary reporting requirements on labour organizations such as ALPA.
“This bill will not only impose increased financial obligations on all
labour organizations, but will also impose onerous financial obligations on Canadian taxpayers,” said Capt. Dan Adamus, ALPA’s Canada Board president, in letters sent on behalf of ALPA’s 2,800 Canadian members to members of Parliament urging them to oppose C-377.
The bill, which is supported by members of Parliament from the Conservative Party, seeks to amend the Income Tax Act to require labour organizations to make very detailed annual financial filings covering salaries, revenues, assets, loans, and disbursements, among others.
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CIRP Conducts Training Session |
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 ALPA’s Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) conducted training October 23-25. Twenty-six pilots from 14 airlines participated in the class, which was held at the Association’s Herndon, Va., office.
“It’s imperative that we have pilots trained and ready to respond,” said F/O Louise Cullinan, ALPA CIRP chair, who presented the training and facilitated discussions. “A stressful and potentially debilitating event can occur at any time and we need CIRP representatives available at each of our member airlines to offer their support.”
The purpose of CIRP is to mitigate the psychological impact of incidents and accidents, and aid in the normal recovery from these events before harmful stress reactions can affect job performance, careers, families, and health.
CIRP is a division of ALPA Pilot Assistance. Log onto the members-only portion of the ALPA website and visit the
CIRP page for more information.
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Action Coming Soon on EU ETS |
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 When Congress returns for its lame-duck session after the elections, we are working to ensure a quick House vote on S. 1956—The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, which provides the U.S. Department of Transportation with the authority to protect aircraft operators and their employees from the market-distorting effects of the EU ETS. We urge ALPA members to pay close attention to
this blog, the
ALPA website, and your e-mail for the opportunity to take action on this important issue.
ALPA worked with air carriers, general aviation, and aviation manufacturing industries to promote S. 1956, which represents a compromise that includes input from stalwart supporters of environmental protection like Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), John Kerry (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.). The bipartisan sponsors of S. 1956, Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) worked tirelessly to negotiate a meaningful compromise which ultimately passed the Senate by voice vote.
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Does Your State Allow Early Voting? |
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The U.S. presidential debates are over and the election is just two weeks away. But in many states, you can already cast your ballot by voting early or absentee for your candidate. Check out
ALPA’s voter guide to see the rules in your state and make sure your vote is counted this Election Day!
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What’s the FlightDeck? Watch It and Find Out |
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 Learn about the new bankruptcy restructuring agreement that American Eagle pilots recently ratified. Hear which Middle East megacarrier recently joined the oneworld airline alliance. Find out how many new Boeing 737s Alaska Airlines recently ordered. Catch the first flight of United Airlines’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Plus, watch highlights from ALPA’s 44th Board of Directors meeting. All of this and more is covered on the latest episode of
The FlightDeck.
Remember that you can sign up for our video podcasts of
The FlightDeck via
iTunes.
Tell us what you think about this latest edition at FlightDeck@alpa.org. We also welcome your suggestions for future stories.
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What’s Happening in Your Industry? Read “ALPA Daily” |
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The
aviation industry is changing faster than ever before. The new
“ALPA Daily”
feature at www.alpa.org will keep you informed
of the latest industry developments and analysis from around the globe. Check it
out each day to stay up-to-date on the news that affects pilots and the piloting
profession.
ALPA members can sign up to receive ALPA Daily in their e-mail:
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Visit
this link.
• Log in with your ALPA member number and password.
• Select “E-mail Distribution Lists.”
• Check the box for “ALPA Daily.”
• Submit your request.
According to Australian Aviation Magazine, before it has even started
services between Honolulu and Brisbane, Hawaiian Airlines is adding capacity
between the two cities in response to demand for services between March and May
2013.
Read more.
Reuters reports that
two unions that
represent airline and
transit workers in the
United States and
Australia said on
Wednesday they have
formed an alliance in a
bid to coordinate
activities globally.
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want to see what you
see. Share your photos
from the line.Air Line Pilot
encourages you to submit
your high-quality prints
from a developer or
high-resolution digital
images. Your photos
could be featured in a
future magazine!
Send your photos to
Communications@alpa.org.
Thanks.
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On October 25, 1951, Japan Airlines operated its first flights, using three Martin 2-0-2 airliners leased from Northwest Airlines and flown by Northwest crews.
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Feedback & E-mail Address Changes |
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communications@alpa.org. If you have moved or changed your ISP or e-mail
address, please update your ALPA records. If you don’t, you
will no longer receive the ALPA FastRead and other e-mail bulletins and notices,
and once your postal forwarding order expires, you’ll no longer receive the
magazine and other ALPA mail. You can do it yourself by going to
www.alpa.org and logging
in. Go to “My ALPA” in the menu at the top of the page, and from there, you’ll be
instructed how to make the necessary changes. If you don’t have access to the
members-only section of
www.alpa.org, you can
e-mail your requests by sending them to
membership@alpa.org. Be sure to include your member number or enough other
information so that we can identify you in the membership database, and tell us
what information needs to be updated. Please note that it is not sufficient
just to notify your LEC or MEC of these changes—you should register them with
the ALPA Membership Department in Herndon. Can’t remember your member number
or how to log in? Need information about your ALPA insurance programs? These and
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