Best MEC Podcasts (2025)

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - December 25, 2025 6:02

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Happy Holidays! Grab some eggnog by the fireplace and tune into our last Engage Weekly of the year! Besides Santa flying back to the North Pole, here is what's on the radar: 🎅🏻 Holiday office hours for ALPA Offices 🎄 A holiday message and year-end update from the Delta MEC Chair 🎁 Updates from the CASC, Training, and DPAC Committees 🛷 Get all the n…

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Engage Special: Chairman’s Update and Holiday Wishes 19:04

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In this special holiday edition of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with MEC Chairman Captain Eric Criswell for a timely year-end update and message to Delta pilots. Eric shares what’s been keeping the MEC busy over the past few months, including preparations for the upcoming Section 6 contract opener, progress on MOU 25-05, and ef…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - December 19, 2025 5:28

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Your Engage Weekly is here. Listen now for this week's updates from the Delta MEC: Headlines -Sign Up for Your Yearly Wellness Benefits! Committee News -CASC: December Threat Toolkit - WidgetWx -Aeromed: FAA AME Guide Updates -PAN: Holidays Support -DPAN: Holiday Cheer All links available in this week's MEC News! http://dalm.ec/Lo Have a good weeke…

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San Diego Base & Bid 38:50

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This episode goes into details about the San Diego base, how it came to be, and the contractual language that is associated with vacancy and displacement bids. Joining the discussion is the Alaska Chair – Will McQuillen, Membership Chair – Tom Samson, and Membership Committee Member – Will Swoveland. Not only will you hear about contractual languag…

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Youth Protests and the Future of Reform in Morocco 1:15:17

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In September, a wave of protests emerged in Morocco led by the country's youth, known as GenZ 212. Since September, 3 people have been killed and 400 arrested according to Amnesty International. Triggered by the deaths of women in an Agadir hospital, the protest movement’s demands come against the background of widespread unemployment and a lack of…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - December 12, 2025 8:49

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In this edition of the Engage Weekly, your Comm Committee provides some Good Faith Basis reminders, an update on the NC’s briefing to the MEC on C2026 survey results, more info on a recent ARCOS programming bug, and additional reminders about your end-of-year health insurance benefits. Plus news, updates, and event information from your committees …

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - December 5, 2025 7:14

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The new Engage Weekly has dropped! Tune in for the latest news from your Delta MEC. Here is what is on the radar: 🔐 Get proactive tips on staying secure and safe during trips, thanks to our new Engage episode with the Aviation Security Committee 📱New TextCaster bid options. Subscribe/edit if you need to update your text preferences 📑 View the lates…

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E73: Security You Can't Ignore: KCM Realities, Layover Risks, and Staying Safe 36:26

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On this episode of Engage, First Officer Ryan Argenta welcomes First Officer Bryan Patchen, Chair of the Delta MEC’s Aviation Security Committee and recent Aviation Security Award recipient, for a straight-talk briefing on the security issues pilots face every day. We cover what’s actually happening with KCM (and why the “random” feels constant), h…

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RI60: SA Tourism Domestic Hub Head Mashoto Mokgethi on Festive Season Travels 11:01

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: Thaba Chweu MM ;Roy Makwakwa reacts to the Contractor who disconnected electricity for not being paid 11:46

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: MTPA's Manager Ntwanano Mtungwa on the Increase international Tourist Arrival In South Africa and Mpumalanga 8:26

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: EFF , DA , Action SA weighs in on the 190 Days Suspension of the HOD of education ; Lucy Moyane 18:31

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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Engage Weekly - November 26, 2025 - Happy Thanksgiving! 5:02

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Engage Podcast. Here is your weekly recap from your Delta MEC! 🦃 Are you returning to work soon? Get RTW resources from Contract Admin 🍁 Learn about the CASC's Smoke & Fumes Panel at last week's regular meeting 🥧 A reminder from DPAC to be responsible on this indulgent holiday 🍗 LEC events and info! Happy Thanksgiving, a…

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ALPA Committees and Volunteering 16:16

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For the first time since our very first episode last summer, we are joined by Piedmont MEC Chair, Captain Kim Gott. She’s with us to highlight the roles of the various committees within our union operations and explain the best ways for our pilots to become involved with specific committees. Holiday Party Information RSVP Here Additional Details As…

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Making Aid Work: Dueling with Dictators and Warlords in the Middle East and North Africa 1:00:32

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With hardening authoritarianism and state capture by militias exacerbating the challenges faced by providers of development and political aid across the Middle East and North Africa, how can aid be made more effective? Can donors overcome the limitations of their outdated assistance playbooks? Analysing the fraught relationships between Western aid…

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RI60: Top Star Chairperson John Mavundla on why the Taxi Association Blocked D1723 in Pienaar 7:21

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60 : DPWRT Spokesperson Bongani Dlamini says a new Contractor has been appointed to stalled project of D1723 9:26

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: ANC Regional Secretary Folas Sibuyi says Step Aside must be effected to ward 29 Cllr Masilela following his arrest 4:35

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - November 21, 2025 6:00

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Here is your recap of the MEC’s week from their regular meeting session in Newport Beach, CA. Be on the lookout for a meeting summary from this November’s meeting The Delta Pilot Uniform Program vendor selection is underway Delta pilots support fellow pilot groups on the picket line this week UNH polling wraps up today. If called, please provide yo…

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RI60: COGHSTA MEC Speed Mashilo on the irregular appointment of Lekwa CFO 16:19

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: PWRT Director on Property Management Sipho Monareng on the Dilapidated state of Elijah Mango College 11:04

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: Steve Tshwete Speaker Thato Mathunyane on the Resolution of Council to defend the Legal Battle on Sub-Station 10:00

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - November 14, 2025 8:03

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Before your elected Union reps head to California for the November meeting next week, catch this quick Delta MEC update. 📝 Capt. Eric Criswell's November Chairman's Letter covers contract enforcement, MOU 25-05, and C2026 prep 👨‍✈️ IROP Resources / Positive Space Extension 📊 UNH Polling is underway 🎙️ The Engage Podcast unpacks NQDC and Open Enroll…

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R&I 101: What Sun Country Pilots Need to Know 12:24

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E72: NQDC Unpacked: Who It’s For, How It Works, and What to Do This Open Enrollment 48:59

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The R&I guys are back! Host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Captain Scott Bowles and Captain John Doherty from ALPA’s Retirement & Insurance Committee to talk smart money, savvy timing, and how pilots can make major-league financial plays through the new Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plan. Whether you’re eyeing tax strategy, …

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RI60: ANC Regional Secretary Aubrey Maboea Weighs in on the Appointment Saga of the Lekwa CFO 12:40

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: DA's Alberto Franco & LCF's Delani Thabethe Maintains that the Lekwa CFO is appointed Irregularly 8:24

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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ALA-HAL: State of the Merger After SOC 26:02

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With Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines attaining Single Operating Certificate (SOC) status at the end of October, the two airlines are now a single carrier from the FAA’s perspective. To discuss how this marks an important transition for our pilot groups, Alaska MEC Chair Will McQuillen and Hawaiian MEC Chair Larry Payne sit down to offer their perspect…

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ALA-HAL: State of the Merger After SOC 26:05

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With Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines attaining Single Operating Certificate (SOC) status at the end of October, the two airlines are now a single carrier from the FAA’s perspective. To discuss how this marks an important transition for our pilot groups, Alaska MEC Chair Will McQuillen and Hawaiian MEC Chair Larry Payne sit down to offer their perspect…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - November 7, 2025 10:56

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Tune in to the latest MEC Weekly for essential updates straight from your MEC. Highlights of this episode: UPS Flight 2976: The MEC pays tribute to those lost in the tragic crash that occurred this week. MOU 25-05 Resources: Key details with a companion Engage podcast episode available. Vacation Bidding Upgrade: New software rolling out – what you …

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Committee Compass: Family Awareness 35:10

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The MEC Family Awareness Committee joins the the Flight Deck this week. Chair Captain Colleen Lambert and Vice Chair Captain Blake Ditlow share their experiences connecting not only with fellow pilots across the system, but also with their families. More information including upcoming events can be found at ual.alpa.org.…

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RI60: EPWP Deputy Director Thembinkosi Luthuli shares the importance of the Kamoso Awards 14:48

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: Nkomazi Municipal Acting MM ; Oscar Nkosi weighs in on the Legal Battle with Leopards Creek 23:10

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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Engage Alert: MOU 25-05 Sick Lookback Suspended, QHCP, and New Quick Slip Introduced 26:30

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Important update for all Delta pilots. In this Engage Alert, host First Officer Ryan Argenta is joined by First Officer Mark Hinczynski (Contract Administration & Enforcement) and Captain Ian Turner (Scheduling) to break down a newly agreed-upon MOU between the Company and ALPA. What’s inside: Click-to-Sick / Sick Lookback: The Company will pause c…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 31, 2025 🎃 6:35

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Happy Halloween from the Delta MEC! Here are the news bites from the MEC's week. 🍬 🧛🏻‍♂️ 👻 The Engage podcast brings you hotel updates 🧟‍♂️ The MEC will meet in regular session in Newport Beach, CA, this November🕷️ Blazer season coming soon 🧌 Only DPCF holiday scarves available for order—ties sold out! 💀 Plus, all of your committee and LEC news in …

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Back to School with the Training Department - Part 2 14:12

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This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview featuring Training Committee Chair, Captain David Weidenhamer. In Part 1, we discussed an overview of the Training Committee, Training Review Boards, and what to expect during CQ. Part 2 features information about what to expect during Captain Upgrade, as well as additional suggestions and information. This epis…

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Committee Compass: Training 40:17

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We recently welcomed Training Committee Chair Captain Mark Rosenhahn and committee member Captain Jeremy Lind to The Flight Deck for a conversation about the committee, the training resources available to pilots, and the what it takes to upgrade to captain.By ualmeccommunications

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E71: Heads in Beds: Hotel Updates, Layover Tips, and Exciting Moves in Hotels 36:23

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First Officer Ryan Argenta welcomes back Hotel Committee Chair First Officer Steve Koffler for a fast, funny, and genuinely useful tour of the layover landscape. From a brand-new Park Hyatt in Marrakech to upcoming hotel previews in Hong Kong, Melbourne, Grenada, and St. Vincent, Steve shares what’s new, what’s next, and what pilots should know. We…

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Talk Story: Pilot Assistance - Pilots Supporting Pilots 54:48

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With Hawaiian pilots facing an array of changes related to the Alaska merger, in this episode we’re putting a spotlight on one way the union can help pilots navigate times of stress: our Pilot Assistance Committees. These five committees - Aeromedical, CIRP, HIMS, Pilot Peer Support, and Professional Standards - are staffed by pilot volunteers prov…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 24, 2025 6:04

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Good morning from the Delta MEC. Here's a quick recap of this week's highlights in the latest episode of Engage Weekly! Possible pilot info breach involving Delta email addresses MiCrew Update Involving Single Sign-On The NC thanks all Delta pilots for taking the Contract 2026 survey! Don't forget to order your holiday ties and scarves! Additional …

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 17, 2025 6:49

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Friday is here, and that means a new episode of Engage Weekly is live. Tune in to hear the news you need to know from the Delta MEC. Checklist below: Clarification on Avg. Rate Column in October pay statements ALPA Supports NATCA Updates on the Delta Pilot Uniform Program DPCF holiday ties and scarves are still available! Committee/LEC news and upd…

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E70: Ask ALPA 6:02

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The Engage podcast hits the road to bring you our newest format, Ask ALPA! We visited crew rooms and terminals to find out what you, the pilots, want to know from ALPA! On this episode, Communication Chair F/O Kevin Brady rounded up experts from the Scheduling, Negotiating, Retirement and Insurance, and Pilot Family Matters committees to get the an…

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Committee Compass: Mentor Committee 23:35

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We recently welcomed Mentor Committee Chair Captain Gabe Ciochon to The Flight Deck for a conversation about the committee, the mentorship program, and the value of mentors to the pilot group. If you're interested in joining the committee please send a PDR.By ualmeccommunications

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Committee Compass: Uniform 21:28

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In this episode of The Flight Deck, we sit down with Captain Cherie Krasovich, Chair of the United MEC Uniform Committee, to discuss how the new United pilot uniform came to life. With more than 18,000 pilots impacted, Krasovich shares the behind-the-scenes challenges and what’s next for the rollout. Pilots are encouraged to complete the joint ALPA…

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Engage Special: Get Real-Time MEC Updates Via the Telegram App 5:43

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In this exclusive episode of the Engage Podcast, we highlight the Delta MEC’s powerful new messaging tool for staying connected with your union: the Delta MEC Updates Telegram Channel! Join host F/O Ryan Argenta as he sits down with Communications Chair F/O Kevin Brady and Strategic Planning Vice-Chair Capt. John Wood to explore this direct source …

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From DART to Resolution: A Look Inside the Grievance Committee 12:08

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 10, 2025 5:45

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The newest Engage Weekly episode is live. Join us for a quick rundown of the Delta MEC's week. The Delta MEC held a special virtual meeting to receive updates on contract disputes and to ensure the Company complies with the PWA—more details to come soon Complete the Contract 2026 survey to guide negotiation priorities for our next contract Support …

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RI60:MER CEO Vusi Mtsweni on Hosting Eswatini Gambling Regulator on Benchmarking Exercise of Digital Licensing 7:14

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: DA' Teboho Sekaledi weighs in on the illegality of Crime Prevention as said by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi 12:53

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…

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RI60: Suspended MTPA CEO Mduduzi Vilakazi breaks his silence over the alleged R380 Million Tender 14:01

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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…