CAPA Letter to Congress – Support for Extending Part 117
The following letter was sent to the leaders of Congress by CAPA President Harvey Meeks.
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UPS pilots back bill in Congress that would improve pilot safety
The bill in Congress targets cargo pilot fatigue by proposing changes to how many hours cargo pilots can fly.
UPS pilots union supports ‘Fatigued Pilot Protection Act’
In an interview with Spectrum News Thursday, Travis said there is a two-tiered level of safety, based on whether pilots fly passengers or packages.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill to ensure commercial pilots follow the same rules for flight time and rest.
UPS pilots and company resume contract talks, enlist federal mediator
A month after the fiery crash of a UPS cargo jet in Kentucky, negotiators for UPS pilots and the company have restarted negotiations on a new contract with help for the first time from federal mediators.
IPA President Bob Travis on CBS Evening News
In the wake of the crash of UPS Flight 2976, IPA President Bob Travis talked to CBS News about the crew aboard the flight who he said were highly trained and did everything they could to prevent this tragic outcome.
President Bob Travis speaks with NBC’s Tom Costello on UPS Flight 2976
As the NTSB began its investigation, IPA President Bob Travis spoke with NBC’s Tom Costello about the crash of UPS Flight 2976 and loss of three IPA crewmembers.
IPA President Capt. Bob Travis on the outpouring of support after UPS cargo plane crash
Independent Pilots Association President Capt. Bob Travis discusses his experience flying and instructing on the McDonnell Douglas MD-11
IPA President Capt. Bob Travis on flying and instructing the MD-11
Independent Pilots Association President Capt. Bob Travis discusses his experience flying and instructing on the McDonnell Douglas MD-11
Teamsters-UPS Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and UPS announced a tentative agreement (TA) on July 25, 2023 averting a potential national strike. The IPA Executive Board was pleased to learn of the TA. “This has been a long, hard-fought battle for improved working conditions, as well as wages and benefits for UPS employees. We applaud […]
UPS Pilots Urge Company: “Don’t Outsource Our Van Drivers”
The IPA issued the following press release today in support of the UPS van drivers.
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