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January 4, 2021

Fellow Pilots at Western Global,

Happy New Year! I’m pleased to report that an overwhelming majority of Western Global pilots requested that the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) seek a representation election. Today ALPA filed your authorization cards with the National Mediation Board (NMB), the government agency that will conduct the secret-ballot representation election.

A special thanks goes out to your Organizing Committee (OC) volunteers who assisted in collecting the cards in two months—one of the shortest periods in ALPA history! I am impressed with their professionalism and dedication to the campaign, and with your determination to have a voice in your future and protect your career.

We expect, based on previous experience, that the NMB will validate the authorization cards and complete their secret ballot election process in 60-90 days. We will provide more information about the NMB process and the advantages of ALPA representation in upcoming communications.

Western Global is a strong company with a respected management team, and you have been a huge part of making it a great airline. Continuing to build a constructive relationship with management, using ALPA resources to negotiate a legally enforceable contract, and having an effective dispute resolution process will contribute to future success. At the same time, Western Global pilots will add to the Association’s already-strong advocacy efforts on safety and international issues.

ALPA members and I look forward to welcoming you in the near future to the Air Line Pilots Association, International.

Sincerely,

Capt. Joseph G. DePete

President, Air Line Pilots Association, International

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1. ALPA’s Team Approach to Negotiations

ALPA’s team approach to negotiations will secure a better collective bargaining agreement for you and your pilot group, helping achieve your goals of fair pay, improved work rules, and a better quality of life.

2. Making your Job Safer and More Secure

ALPA is the world’s largest non-governmental aviation safety organization that makes your job safer and more secure, in the air and on the ground. We play a key role in government and industry efforts.

3. ALPA’s Voice in Washington

ALPA, recognized as the voice of airline pilots in Washington, D.C., has established the rapport you need with members of Parliament, Congress, and other government officials—powerful people who make decisions that directly affect your career.

4. ALPA’s Products and Services Give You Peace of Mind and Protection

ALPA is the world’s largest pilot union, in the best position to take care of you and your family. With programs and products tailored specifically to your needs, we provide products and services that independent unions could never match.

5. ALPA’s Global Presence Benefits You in Many Ways

Only ALPA, the sole representative for pilots in both the U.S. and Canada for the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Association (IFALPA), can represent you and your interests at significant international and regional forums—including ICAO, the aviation arm of the United Nations.

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