Labor Talks
Labor Talks is a podcast by NJASAP and for NJASAP, sharing important news and information that you can consume on your schedule. With help from experienced union leaders, industry consultants and subject matter experts, Labor Talks hosts tackle topics like safety, contract administration, the labor-management relationship and how to navigate life as a NetJets pilot.
Becoming a Volunteer: Pt. 1 [S.2, E.5]
Volunteers power NJASAP đź’Şđź’Ą. Join Labor Talks host Capt. Clare Carey as she talks with NJASAP Treasurer Capt. Jason Layman about the process of becoming a pilot advocate. Tune in now!
Captain Upgrades: Pt. 3 [S.2, E.4]
In the final installment of their three-part series, Labor Talks co-hosts Capts. Clare Carey and Dawsen Di Pietro chat about that coveted move from the right to the left seat on the flight deck – upgrading to captain.
Captain Upgrades: Pt. 2 [S.2, E.3]
Labor Talks co-hosts Capts. Clare Carey and Dawsen Di Pietro continue their three-part discussion about captain upgrades.
Captain Upgrades: Pt. 1 [S.2, E.2]
Labor Talks co-hosts Capts. Clare Carey and Dawsen Di Pietro sit down for the first of a three-part discussion on captain upgrades.
Welcome Back! [S.2, E.1]
Labor Talks Co-Hosts Capt. Clare Carey and Capt. Dawsen Di Pietro share a recap of 2025 and give you a sneak peek of what you can expect from Labor Talks in 2026.
Reserve & Non-Flight Assignment Duty [Ep. 15, DYK: 9]
Join Labor Talks Co-Hosts Capt. Clare Carey & F.O. Dawsen Di Pietro and Scheduling Committee Chair Capt. Bennett Taylor as they chat about reserve & non-flight assignment duty, concluding their three-part discussion about duty assignments.
Hot Spare Duty [Ep. 14, DYK: 8]
Join Labor Talks Co-Hosts Capt. Clare Carey & F.O. Dawsen Di Pietro and Scheduling Committee Chair Capt. Bennett Taylor as they chat about Hot Spare Duty in the second episode of a three-part series that focuses on duty assignments.
Standby Duty & Overtime Pay [Ep. 13, DYK: 7]
Join Labor Talks Host Capt. Clare Carey and Scheduling Committee Chair Capt. Bennett Taylor as they chat about Standby Duty and overtime pay for the first episode in a three-part duty assignment discussion.
Conflict Mitigation [Ep. 12, DYK: 6]
NJASAP leaders with years of experience in maintaining CRM join Labor Talks host Capt. Clare Carey to discuss conflict resolution strategies.
Get to Know Your 401(K) [Ep. 11, DYK: 5]
Join Retirement Committee Chair Capt. Dave Uhles as he chats with Labor Talks Host Capt. Clare Carey about preparing for retirement using the resources in Section 24 of the 2024AA and those provided by 401(k) Plan Administrator, Charles Schwab.
Get To Know Your Benefits [Ep. 10, DYK: 4]
School is in session as Labor Talks focuses on our negotiated benefits package. Benefits Committee Chair Capt. Jason Williams joins Host Capt. Clare Carey to chat about package highlights, coverage and other need-to-know topics.
The Ins + Outs of Bidding [Ep. 9, DYK: 3]
In this episode of Labor Talks, Host Capt. Clare Carey chats with Scheduling Committee member FO Alexis Goldhagen as they discuss the ins and outs of bidding.
Understanding IOE [Ep. 8, DYK: 2]
IOE: It’s the moment our newest members’ NetJets careers take flight. Join Labor Talks host Capt. Clare Carey and NJASAP Mentor Program Chair Capt. Sara Cort as they discuss this final and very consequential phase of training.
The First 365 [Ep. 7, DYK: 1]
It’s the ins and outs of a new pilot’s probationary year at NetJets in the first of a multi-part series entitled, Did You Know? Join host Capt. Clare Carey as she chats with Mentor Program Chair Capt. Sara Cort about what our newest members can expect during year one on property.
NJASAP [Ep.06]
Host Capt. Clare Carey chats with Accident Investigation Team Coordinator Capt. Ed Hill about the Union’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and the step-by-step guidance it gives to pilots following an emergency safety event.
NJASAP [Ep.05]
NJASAP is privileged to count 700+ current and former military members as part of its Membership. Today, Labor Talks Host Capt. Clare Carey chats with Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. and NJASAP Military Affairs Committee Chair Capt. Peggy Carnahan via telephone to honor and to celebrate our members’ and their loved ones’ military service on Veterans Day.
NJASAP [Ep.04]
Host Capt. Clare Carey chats with NJASAP Secretary and Government Affairs Committee (GAC) Vice Chair Capt. Paul Flynn about the NJASAP Political Action Committee (PAC), its purpose and how it brings unionization to the forefront.
NJASAP [Ep.03]
Host Capt. Clare Carey talks with several new Union advocates - all of whom are in their first three years of employment at NetJets - about what inspired them to volunteer and what they have learned since coming on property.
NJASAP [Ep.02]
Host Capt. Clare Carey talks with NJASAP Vice President Capt. Paulette Gilbert about her unjust termination. NetJets terminated Paulette along with Capt. Matt Williams on Aug. 2, following their support of lawful union conduct during IBI23/24.
Host’s Note // This episode was recorded on Sept. 24. The System Board Urgency Hearing Paulette references was held on Oct. 2; the parties deadlocked the matter, and Union Contract Administrators have advised management of their intent to arbitrate the terminations.
NJASAP [Ep.01]
A Conversation with NJASAP President Capt. Pedro Leroux & Podcast Host Capt. Clare Carey.