SkyWest ALPA Update: A Fresh Start

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Many of you have probably noticed that the SkyWest ALPA effort has been relatively quiet over the past several months. During that time, the organizing effort underwent a transition in leadership and took the opportunity to reassess how we move forward.

Today, a new team is leading the campaign, and we are essentially rebuilding from the ground up. The only pilot information retained is information that was voluntarily submitted through our website, and that information is safeguarded by ALPA under the same standards and protections used for more than 80,000 ALPA-represented pilots across the industry.

We understand that some pilots may have questions about where the effort stands today. What we can say is that the current team is committed to transparency, professionalism, and earning the trust of our pilot group every step of the way.

While momentum may have slowed, the level of interest shown by SkyWest pilots last year demonstrated that many of us care deeply about having a stronger voice in our future. That interest didn’t disappear. The issues that prompted pilots to engage in the conversation remain important, and many pilots continue to believe those conversations are worth having.

This effort is not about the past. It’s about the future of our pilot group and ensuring that every pilot has access to accurate information and an opportunity to make an informed decision about representation.

Whether you’re supportive of ALPA, opposed to ALPA, or still undecided, we welcome respectful discussion and encourage everyone to evaluate the effort based on the facts, the current leadership team, and the vision moving forward.

We’re excited to be back, to reconnect with the pilot group, and to continue building momentum together. If you are a SkyWest pilot interested in learning more or registering your interest, please visit our website at skw.alpa.org.