This family town hall meeting focuses on ensuring everyone understands the ongoing union negotiations and the importance of the strike authorization ballot. Key topics include retro pay expectations, the mechanics of the strike authorization ballot, pilot training, reserve rules, and the Railway Labor Act's role in preventing disruptions. Emphasizi…

Critical Town Hall: Strike Authorization Ballot and Negotiation Hurdles In this vital virtual town hall, hosted by Jason DuVernay, Vice Chair of the Communications Committee, senior members of the pilot association discuss the upcoming strike authorization ballot and its importance. Key speakers, include Captain Michael Maynard, Captain Jim Lally, …

Join us in today's episode as we delve into the critical topic of the strike authorization ballot with Captain Alan Christie, Executive Vice President of Group B1 for ALPA. We'll explore the history, purpose, and legal framework of the strike authorization ballot in labor negotiations, with special emphasis on its application and importance for Fro…

Insights from LEC 167 | Five by Five Episode In this episode of Five by Five, we speak with Anthony Chibnik and Ben Zelenak from LEC 167. They delve into the Section 19 process, shedding light on the investigation and discipline procedures within our CBA, and the new mentorship program developed to assist pilots before, during, and after the upgrad…

Host Jason DuVernay introduces a series further detailing the structure of the union by bringing attention to the LEC level. Featured guests include Doug Zink, Chair of LEC 165, and CJ Weihing, Vice Chair, who discuss their roles in representing local pilot interests. They emphasize the importance of understanding the CBA, staying informed through …

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In this episode Joyce Kyles shares her story as a survivor of financial violence and domestic violence. This two time Amazon best seller discusses the importance of culturally specific and compassionate care and how survivors can regain their power through healing.

Join us as we continue our Pride Series with CÁMO Cemi’no. In this episode we tackle health care and mental health access for Trans people; how COVID affected the Trans community; the art of surviving and much more. Tap in!Por Rose Williams

In this episode of Five by Five, host Captain Jason DuVernay introduces Captain Mike Maynard, the MEC Chairman, and Captain Jeff Martin, the newly elected MEC Vice-Chair. The discussion covers their backgrounds, responsibilities, and interactions with Frontier management. Mike provides insights into his career at Frontier and roles within ALPA, emp…

Join us as we continue our Pride Series as we discuss the resources available to LGBTQIA+ victims of DV and SA. Deidre Belinfanti, the project Manager at Garden State Equality, bravely shares her story and provides many resources available in the New Jersey for LGBTQIA+ survivors.Por Rose Williams

This episode of Five by Five features a discussion with Captains Jim Lally, Gary Michalk, and Mark Manausa from the Negotiating Committee(NC). The NC talks to us about the complex issues involved in Section 6 contract negotiations. They explain their roles and provide insights into the early strategy adopted for negotiations, which began in July 20…

We're thrilled to announce Season 3 of 'We Hear You' with Rose Williams, Executive Director of Harambe Social Services. In this episode, Rose sits down with Dawn Penna, the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence. Together, they delve into the crucial topics of safe spaces, advocacy, and meeting the …

Understanding Arbitration in Pilot Contracts: Insights from AJ Lindell and Captain Jonathan Green In this episode, we sit down with AJ Lindell, a labor relations counsel, and Captain Jonathan Green, Chair of The Hotel Committee, to discuss the recent training hotel arbitration. These experts explain the difference between mediation and arbitration,…

The Five by Five Podcast is back with Host Jason DuVernay interviewing our new MEC Chairman Michael Maynard. This short discussion explains an upcoming change concerning bots and open time.Por FFT ALPA Master Executive Council

Understanding how the SPSC and communications committees join forces to support our negotiations.Por FFT ALPA Master Executive Council

Today’s episode of Five by Five, Military Affairs Chair- Stephen Sorbie SUBSCRIBE Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Hosted by Captain Jason DuVernayPor FFT ALPA Master Executive Council

Today’s episode of Five by Five is the second episode of a multi-part series. We bring Captain Jeff Hicks and Celeste Sweeney onto the show. Jeff discusses why he stays so involved with ALPA, 401K cash over cap, LTD and high deductible health plans. Celeste adds some great tips and tricks and brings added depth to the discussion. SUBSCRIBE Follow u…

Today’s episode of Five by Five is the first episode of a multi-part series. We bring Captain Jeff Hicks and Celeste Sweeney onto the show. Jeff discusses his career in the insurance sector prior to being a pilot and how it helped him make changes on a national level. We learn how Celeste's role at ALPA National as a Benefits Specialist benefits ou…

Today’s episode of Five by Five brings Captain Chad Whittington and Captain Tradd Gralak onto the show. We discuss the importance of our ALPA mentorship program, better understand the membership committee, and learn about SPSC events. Stay tuned to the show's end for updates on swag, upcoming SPSC events, contract negotiations, and where you can ta…

Captain Jason DuVernay sits down with PBS Chairman, Captain Matt Pease and PBS Committee Member, Captain Dave Coons to discuss our NavBlue PBS System. This wide-ranging conversation covers questions for novice and expert bidders. Common mistakes, vacation intricacies, and training bids are a small part of what we cover. Learn how to better avoid re…

On this episode of Five by Five host Jason DuVernay and Gary Michalk from the Negotiating Committee introduce a conversation between Delta Air Lines First Officer Ryan Argenta and Attorney Marcus Migliore. Marcus has nearly 30 years of experience with ALPA and currently serves as General Counsel & Director, Legal Department. Ryan and Marcus discuss…

Host Jason DuVernay sits down with your Negotiating Committee (NC) chairman and members to discuss our upcoming Section 6 negotiation process. Chair Captain Jim Lally, Captain Mark Manausa, and Captain Gary Michalk chat with Jason about early openers, surveys, communications, pay disparity, your participation and more. SUBSCRIBE Time Stamps 03:05 -…

In our latest Frontier pilot podcast, our host Jason DuVernay has a wide-ranging conversation with Communications Committee Chairman Todd Bole and MEC Chairman Alan Christie. We haven’t done a podcast in a while, so we cover a lot of ground, including why we decided to re-launch the podcast. We also talk about: a refresher on ways to interact with …

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Not all survivors look the same or have the same experience. As a survivor and and advocate, Khuma and Summyya discuss the ways in which healing spaces can be inclusive and fun. Tune in now!Por Rose Williams

In this episode, Kahmilah and Rose explore what it means to be intentional in creating and fostering an environment for activism and healing by black women for black women. Tap in to hear more!Por Rose Williams

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In today’s episode, the host of the We Hear You Podcast, and the executive director of Harambe Social Services, takes the hot seat. Rose Williams opens up about her life story in the hope that it will offer hope and comfort to anyone listening who is being subjected to domestic abuse. Domestic violence is a pandemic, as much as COVID-19 is, and for…

Kelly Thomas has experienced abuse throughout her life; in her family while she was growing up, in her first marriage while she was pregnant, and in her second marriage when she had two young children. Although she felt like she did as much as she could to shield her son and daughter from the abuse that she was being subjected to, she now realizes …

Domestic violence is an epidemic which impacts people of all races, ages, genders and classes. Our society too often puts the onus on the victim to fix their situation by leaving their batterer. However, the reality is that this will not solve the problem of domestic violence; the perpetrators are the ones who need to be held accountable for their …

Culturally broad and inaccurate approaches to community services and institutions have been clearly shown to be ineffectual and misplaced. When addressing societal issues such as sexual assault and domestic violence, a more highly attuned and relatable framework is needed by organizations in order to truly connect and help the people that need it. …

Historically marginalized communities don’t always have the same access to domestic violence support organizations. Unfortunately, this lack of access has been made worse by the COVID pandemic. Today we speak with Adrienne Simpkins, the Director of Outreach and Capacity Building at the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence. Our conversation…

Sexual assault encompasses a wide range of violent or degrading acts, and it’s not just the boogeyman in the alley that is the perpetrator. It can be someone you know, it can be someone you’re dating and, because of misinformation and coercion, there are often blurred lines. Today’s guest is Daunielle Munir, who works with the Center for Family Ser…

Men have a vital role to play as anti-domestic violence advocates, and engaging with men remains an important component of the movement to end violence against women. Today’s guest is Reverend Frank Morris, an ordained Baptist Minister and a well-known Pastor of Biblical Counseling at Ocean Avenue Baptist Church in Jersey City. He has spent the maj…

When people leave their abusive environments, they’re often too busy surviving to process their trauma. Today we speak with Tamu Lane, CEO of Healing Wounds, about restorative healing — a process of learning self-love, and self-forgiveness. After sharing her story and introducing the concept of restorative healing, we dive into the challenges that …

People put up with abusive relationships for years, sometimes not seeing them as such despite the red flags. Today’s guest is Kelly Thomas and she joins us to help us learn more about how to spot the signs that a relationship is becoming destructive. Kelly is a survivor and the Founder and CEO of Girls Like You, a nonprofit that helps coach young k…

While it may not be a comfortable topic, domestic violence (DV) is a lot more common than you might think, both in the United States and around the world, and services that provide safety, support, and compassion for victims are crucial. Today’s guest is Marsetta Lee, Esq, who is the President of the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey…

The history of violence against Black women in America leads all the way back to forced arrivals and the slave trade. From these terrible beginnings, we see the clear links between white supremacy, institutional racism, gender inequality, and the constant failure of law enforcement. Here on the show today to unpack the subject and share her experie…

The discussion around sexual assault has many intersectional components and one of the most important is the impact of race. Joining us to talk about the way that the issues of race and sexual assault are related and most notably the results of this relationship, is the wonderful My'Lasia Brown! My'Lasia gives us some background to her work with Ha…

Due to a series of historic and social factors, the African-American community has a high incidence of domestic violence, a situation that is exacerbated by the oppressive systems that have drawn global attention over the last few months. There are many reasons why African-American women are three times more likely to be murdered by an intimate par…

Domestic abuse has many ugly faces, and the array of strategies for tackling and preventing these issues are all worth pursuing. Here on the show today to talk about her experiences of domestic abuse, working in the field with survivors, and areas that could do with more attention, is Cristina Cordoba. We hear from Cristina about her background and…

Back on our BULL$#!+. This week our episode is all about catching up. 2018 has started to move pretty quickly, but how have you handled everything thus far. We recap our years to up to this point and talk about some of our plans for the rest of this year. OF COURSE because this is just a chill episode, you know its full of funny tangents. We hope y…

Now is where the fun starts. We helped you hone in on who you are. Then we tackled what you like. In this episode we discuss laying out the stones and getting a move on life. Actually following your dreams can be a tough step, however we'll provide you with some tips to make it A BREEZE. Enjoy!Por D & Nerdia

What's your flavor? Is your passion spicy or sweet? In this minisode we discuss the second part to our Toolkit Trilogy, finding YOUR passion, while providing some helpful tips to help you discover your calling. We hope after this you're ready to takeover the world!! #thewhyshow #thewhypod #podcast #podcasts #blackpodcaster #blackpodcast #love #fun …

This week we start the first of our 3-Part Series on your Dream Toolkit. The first step is learning who you are. Plenty of times we operate in this world with actions determined by other people. While there may be slight enjoyment in satisfying others, truly understanding yourself can lead to levels of satisfaction never before imagined. Also, its …