Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3 – Flying the Line – Podcast

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Episode 44 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 2
3 Jul 2024· Flying the Line
Hank Duffy’s Executive Administrator Randy Babbitt wins the ALPA presidency in a closely contested election against Roger Hall.
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Episode 43 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 1
19 Jun 2024· Flying the Line
Eastern’s Randy Babbit and United’s Roger Hall vie for the ALPA presidency.
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Episode 42 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 3
5 Jun 2024· Flying the Line
Frank Lorenzo’s failure at Eastern is so complete that he, for all intents and purposes, is finished in the airline industry.
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Episode 41 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 2
22 May 2024· Flying the Line
With no hope of an SOS (suspension of service), the Eastern pilots attempt a “back door” Presidential Emergency Board, which George Bush vetoes.
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Episode 40 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 1
8 May 2024· Flying the Line
In response to the Eastern pilot strike, Frank Lorenzo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3
24 Apr 2024· Flying the Line
ALPA and Frank Lorenzo maneuver for the high ground at Eastern Airlines, and Lorenzo demonstrates that he has no intention of working cooperatively.
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Episode 38 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 2
10 Apr 2024· Flying the Line
As Frank Lorenzo gains control of Eastern Airlines, ALPA President Hank Duffy prepares to take on his greatest challenge.
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Episode 37 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 1
27 Mar 2024· Flying the Line
ALPA President Hank Duffy struggles to keep ALPA’s larger pilot groups from going independent amid the newly deregulated airline environment.
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Episode 36 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 3
13 Mar 2024· Flying the Line
Incumbent Hank Duffy and First Vice President Tom Ashwood angle for position in the 1986 ALPA presidential elections.
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Episode 35 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 2
28 Feb 2024· Flying the Line
With the 1986 ALPA presidential election neck and neck, candidate Tom Ashwood challenges the union’s use of its long-standing, contracted law firm.
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Episode 34 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 1
14 Feb 2024· Flying the Line
Following watershed strikes at Continental and United, mergers test ALPA’s strength and determination.
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Episode 33 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 3
1 Feb 2024· Flying the Line
A 29-day strike tests the fortitude of the United pilots and ALPA as a whole.
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Episode 32 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 2
17 Jan 2024· Flying the Line
During the United 29-day strike in 1985, the MEC miraculously convinces 570 new pilots in training not to cross the picket line.
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Episode 31 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 1
5 Jan 2024· Flying the Line
The United pilots’ Blue Skies honeymoon is cut short with the introduction of a two-tiered wage scale.
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Episode 30 - Blue Skies and MEC Wars—The Origins of the United Strike of 1985, Part 2
19 Dec 2023· Flying the Line
A Ferg-Ferris alliance and the contentious “Blue Skies” agreement lead to concerns about the United pilots’ possible secession from ALPA.
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Episode 29 - Blue Skies and MEC Wars—The Origins of the United Strike of 1985, Part 1
6 Dec 2023· Flying the Line
An unlikely connection between United’s CEO and the pilots’ MEC chair leads to a controversial contract proposal.
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Episode 28 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 3
22 Nov 2023· Flying the Line
ALPA raises safety concerns as Continental continues to fly during its protracted strike.
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Episode 27 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 2
10 Nov 2023· Flying the Line
The Bildisco decision, although temporary in its precedence, seals the Continental pilots’ fate.
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Episode 26 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 1
25 Oct 2023· Flying the Line
Continental’s striking pilots fight back as Frank Lorenzo looks for ways to keep his airline flying.
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Episode 25 - The Origins of the Continental Strike—Lorenzo Prepares His Blitzkrieg, Part 2
11 Oct 2023· Flying the Line
Frank Lorenzo uses the leverage of Chapter 11 to compel Continental pilots to make even more concessions.
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Episodes

Episode 44 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 2

Episode 43 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 1

Episode 42 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 3

Episode 41 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 2

Episode 40 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 1

Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3

Episode 38 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 2

Episode 37 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 1

Episode 36 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 3

Episode 35 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 2

Episode 34 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 1

Episode 33 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 3

Episode 32 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 2

Episode 31 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 1

Episode 30 - Blue Skies and MEC Wars—The Origins of the United Strike of 1985, Part 2

Episode 29 - Blue Skies and MEC Wars—The Origins of the United Strike of 1985, Part 1

Episode 28 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 3

Episode 27 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 2

Episode 26 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 1

Episode 25 - The Origins of the Continental Strike—Lorenzo Prepares His Blitzkrieg, Part 2