Allied Pilots Association
Allied Pilots Association
“Positive Rate” is designed to help keep the pilots who fly for American Airlines up to date on the issues affecting their professional careers. Produced by the Allied Pilots Association, “Positive Rate” features the union's leaders and subject-matter experts who work on the members' behalf.
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May 19, 2026
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Episodes
Positive Rate Episode 18: APA Membership Committee 08.12.2023 4:07
In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee member CA Chris Ferguson speaks with Membership Committee Chair CA Steve Pacheco about the many ways his committee supports APA pilots at every stage of their career.
Positive Rate Episode 17: An Interview with Marsha Reekie 20.10.2023 5:06
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Tami McBride interviews Marsha Reekie, APA Medical Advisors Manager. As a longtime resource for APA members dealing with health care-related issues, Marsha offers a series of practical, how-to suggestions for making the most of the services her team has to offer.
Positive Rate Episode 16: APA Benefits at Your Service 13.10.2023 5:27
In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, you'll hear from APA Director of Benefits Marcy Scott, who explains how her department helps ensure that our pilots understand the benefits provided to them through the Collective Bargaining Agreement, as well as the supplemental benefits available to all APA members. You'll also hear from FO Matt Stanley, Joint Implementation Act...
Positive Rate Episode 15: Meet The Contract Compliance Committee 06.10.2023 9:11
In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, you'll get to meet Contract Compliance Committee Chair CA Jason Saxer and committee member FO John Herring and learn about the many ways their committee is here to serve APA's members and ensure full compliance with the pilots' contract. Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Tami McBride's interview with CA Saxer and FO Herring...
APA National Town Hall Meeting (9-20-23) 21.09.2023 1:26:33
APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.
Positive Rate Episode 14: Contract 2023 and "Our Only Client" 15.09.2023 10:15
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, APA President CA Ed Sicher and Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Tami McBride review key contractual areas in which APA achieved gains in our newly ratified agreement, along with APA's integral role in the pattern bargaining that has benefited multiple pilot groups in recent months. CA Sicher and FO McBride also address the u...
Positive Rate Episode 13: Proposed TA and the Path Forward 03.07.2023 7:05
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, APA Vice President CA Chris Torres and Communications Committee member FO Tami McBride discuss the current situation and next steps following the Negotiating Committee's presentation of a proposed Tentative Agreement to the Board of Directors. Among the topics they address: why the Board convened an emergency special meeting on Frid...
Positive Rate Episode 12: Agreement in Principle and the Path Ahead 26.05.2023 7:50
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, APA President CA Ed Sicher and Vice President CA Chris Torres discuss next steps following last Thursday's announcement of an agreement in principle (AIP) between APA and American Airlines management on a new collective bargaining agreement. Among the topics covered: the difference between an AIP and a tentative agreement, whether A...
Positive Rate Episode 11: Systemwide Picketing on May 1 26.04.2023 5:07
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, STOP Committee Chair CA Steve Pacheco and Deputy Chair CA Andrea Hoover stress the importance of pilots joining our systemwide informational picketing scheduled from 1100 to 1300 local time on May 1. Click here to RSVP . Host FO Tami McBride also speaks to FO Andy Fierro, one of the volunteers who has been working in the Strike Cent...
Positive Rate Episode 10: Keeping Our Families Engaged 20.04.2023 7:18
FO Tami McBride talks with APA Vice President CA Chris Torres and his wife, Cheyanne. They answer questions about the strike authorization vote to clear up some misconceptions, and they also discuss ways that pilots' families can remain engaged and informed regarding contract negotiations. As FO McBride mentions in this episode, pilots can share their views with APA leadership by submitting a Soun...
Positive Rate Episode 9: Patience is the Utmost Virtue 09.04.2023 5:24
Hosts CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk with APA President CA Ed Sicher about why the Board of Directors has scheduled a second April meeting with the Negotiating Committee, the importance of the ongoing strike authorization vote , and how he expects CEO Robert Isom to try direct negotiations with the pilot group. “Patience is the utmost virtue right now,” CA Sicher said.
Positive Rate Episode 8: Strike Authorization Vote 21.03.2023 8:09
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, host CA Sander Mertz talks with Strike and Tactical Operations (STOP) Committee Chair CA Steve Pacheco about the forthcoming strike authorization vote. CA Pacheco emphasizes the importance of a strong voter turnout and urges all members to vote yes as a demonstration of our collective resolve to secure an industry-leading contract....
APA National Town Hall Meeting (3-15-23) 16.03.2023 59:36
APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.
Positive Rate Episode 7: Unionism Is Not Transactional 22.02.2023 9:50
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, which was recorded last week, hosts CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk with LGA Domicile Chair CA Larry Cutler and Vice Chair CA Jim Scanlan about their recent domicile update regarding the importance of actively participating in your union. “Engaging solely online does not qualify as union activism,” the LGA Domic...
APA National Town Hall Meeting (2-15-23) 16.02.2023 1:07:46
APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.
Positive Rate Episode 6: A Conversation with the Hotel Committee 14.02.2023 13:35
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, which was recorded before last week's special Board of Directors meeting, hosts CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk to the Hotel Committee's FO Andrew Zahn and FO Carmen Thompson about American Airlines' new hotel at Skyview 6, the differences between a Hotel Debrief and the Hotel Survey on the APA Mobile app, and why using Biz...
Positive Rate Episode 5: Assessing Delta TA and Rollout of TTS 01.02.2023 15:09
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, Communications Committee members CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk to these subject-matter experts: Negotiating Committee member Matt Stanley discusses all of the work that's gone into comparing the Delta Tentative Agreement to our current JCBA as well as our negotiating framework. DCA Domicile Chair CA Joe Collins talks abou...
Positive Rate Episode 4: Negotiating, Vacations, Hotels 26.01.2023 14:09
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, which is hosted by CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride of the Communications Committee, Negotiating Committee Chair CA John Owens talks about how his team incorporated input from a variety of committees as they fine-tuned our latest proposals at the bargaining table. This episode also features a brief explanation of vacation slides...
Positive Rate Episode 3: TTS Real Time Trading update 18.01.2023 12:59
As the APA Board of Directors said last week ( “Mutual Agreement”? Not So Fast ), management plans to release TTS Real Time Trading on a rolling basis, beginning with BOS, DCA, LAX, and PHX. In the latest episode of “Positive Rate,” CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk to APA Vice President CA Chris Torres and Scheduling Committee Chair CA Drew Coleman about how we got...
APA National Town Hall Meeting (1-11-23) 12.01.2023 1:54:35
APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.
Positive Rate Episode 2: Vacation Bidding, Negotiations Update, Safety Focus 10.01.2023 16:58
In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, APA Communications Committee Deputy Chairs CA Sander Mertz and CA Wes Smith stress the importance of not floating your vacation before they chat with CA John Owens, who discusses why he is optimistic about what your Negotiating Committee will be able to achieve with the membership's support. (Please see “ Meet Your Negotiating...
Positive Rate Episode 1: Negotiations Update by President CA Ed Sicher 23.12.2022 10:30
We are launching a new podcast called Positive Rate. In the debut episode, Communications Committee Deputy Chair CA Sander Mertz talks with APA President CA Ed Sicher about how the negotiating dynamic has changed since the announcement of the agreement in principle between Delta pilots and their airline. Each episode of Positive Rate will feature various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts...
APA National Town Hall Meeting (11-16-22) 17.11.2022 1:27:49
APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.
APA National Town Hall Meeting (10-5-22) 06.10.2022 1:25:11
APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.
APA National Town Hall Meeting (9-8-22) 09.09.2022 1:30:13
APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.
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