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9/5/2025

POE Pilot Update - ALPA Info Meetings Start Monday, TextCaster, Membership

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September 5, 2025

Porter Pilot Informational Meetings Kick Off Monday

Join your Interim MEC and ALPA staff for a series of informational meetings to learn about your ALPA benefits and resources and get a clear picture of our path forward toward collective bargaining. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your representatives, ask questions, and get involved.

Each meeting will feature presentations from the MEC and ALPA staff with plenty of time for an open Q&A session. Your Interim MEC is committed to a transparent process and will keep you informed every step of the way.

Meeting Schedule

Monday, September 8th - Thunder Bay

  • Time: 1500 ET
  • Location: Delta Hotel Thunder Bay (2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway)
  • Refreshments will be provided.

The Thunder Bay meeting will cover:

  • Introductions from local representatives and primary pilot contacts.
  • An overview of the ALPA structure and the role of the ALPA Canada board.
  • Key resources like Aeromedical Services, the Critical Incident Response Program, and enhancements to Fly Well.
  • The collective bargaining process.
  • What to expect in the coming months.
  • An open Q&A session.

Full Schedule of Porter Pilot Informational Meetings

We're bringing these meetings to you. Specific times and locations for the following events will be provided shortly.

  • Wednesday, September 10th: Vancouver (Sheraton Richmond - Westminster 1 Meeting Room, 7551 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, BC)
  • Friday, September 12th: Ottawa
  • Saturday, September 13th: Montréal
  • Sunday, September 14th: Halifax
  • Friday, September 19th: Toronto (YTZ)
  • Saturday, September 20th: Toronto (YYZ)

These meetings are a great way to meet your ALPA representatives and staff. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Get Your Membership Card 

To be eligible for voting, elections, survey, and many ALPA resources, you must be a member of ALPA. Many of you are already official members if you completed a card during the organizing campaign. 

If you haven't yet, we encourage you to apply for membership as soon as possible by clicking the link provided below. There is no longer a sign-up fee. Without a signed membership card, you will not be able to vote on temporary agreements, elect or be nominated for leadership roles, participate in surveys, or access member benefits and insurance programs.

 
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Joining ALPA helps create a united front for all pilots. If you're new to unions, feel free to contact us or visit our updated FAQ page to learn more. 

In unity, 

Your Porter Airlines MEC 

 
PORTER PILOTS - INTERIM MEC REPRESENTATIVES
 

MEC Officers
 

Capt. Michael Falk
Vice Chair

Capt. Bradley Vien
Secretary-Treasurer
LEC 272 - Vancouver (representing pilots in YVR, YHZ, YQT)

Capt. Meagan McCurdy
Chair/Capt. Rep
902-402-3587

F/O Eric Bender
Vice Chair/First Officer Rep
587-437-7666

Capt. Les Leier
Secretary-Treasurer
604-765-4727
LEC 274 - Ottawa (representing pilots in YOW, YUL)

Capt. Gerry Churchill
Chair/Capt. Rep
613-859-8781

F/O Slav Martinov
Vice Chair/First Officer Rep
613-804-7528

F/O Laurence Charette
Secretary-Treasurer
514-826-7408
LEC 276 - Toronto (representing pilots in YYZ, YTZ)

Capt. Brian Smith
Chair/Capt. Rep
902-818-4402

F/O Sebastian Budisantoso
Vice Chair/First Officer Rep
416-569-6871

Capt. Ivano Corriero
Secretary-Treasurer
416-910-4602
PORTER PILOT RESOURCES
Safety: Don’t forget: All Porter pilots now have access to the  ALPA Worldwide Accident/Serious Incident Hotline ("Orange Card"), which provides step-by-step instructions in the event of an incident.
 
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Aeromedical: The Canadian Aeromedical Support Program provides confidential support and resources for any medical issues that may affect your Transport Canada certification. You can find more information and resources at  pilotmd.ca

ALPA Mobile App: The best way to keep up with ALPA news from your MEC and ALPA National, as well as having a myriad of resources right at your fingertips is the ALPA app. Download the ALPA app today at alpa.org/apps.

    

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