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United Airlines ALPA Master Executive Council Reelects Capt. Todd Insler as Chairman

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capt. Todd Insler, a 25-year veteran Boeing 757/767 pilot at United Airlines, was reelected by acclamation for a historic third consecutive term as chairman of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) on Tuesday, January 14. Capt. Insler will also retain his seat on the board of directors of United’s parent company, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL).

Tom Murphy, a Boeing 757/767 captain, was reelected MEC vice chairman; Bill Neveu, an Airbus 320 captain, was reelected secretary; and Rick Cameron, a Boeing 757/767 captain, was reelected treasurer.

“The 13,100 pilots of United Airlines will be well-served by this team of experienced officers elected today. These unanimous election results send a powerful message of pilot unity as we work to close out contract negotiations,” said Capt. Insler. “We look forward to working together to continue improving the lives of our pilots and their families, and advancing the airline pilot profession.”

The MEC officers will serve this two-year term from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2022.

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents over 63,000 pilots at 35 U.S. and Canadian airlines.

Contacts

United MEC Contact:
Michael Batkins
UALMECCommunications@alpa.org
847-292-1708

Industry:

Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA)

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Contacts

United MEC Contact:
Michael Batkins
UALMECCommunications@alpa.org
847-292-1708

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