Independent Pilots Association
The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) is the collective bargaining unit for the more than 2800 airline pilots of United Parcel Service.
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| Full name | Independent Pilots Association |
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| Founded | January 10, 1990 |
| Members | 2817 |
| Affiliation | Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations |
| Key people | Robert Travis, President |
| Country | United States |
| Website | www.ipapilot.org |
IPA Foundation
Since the early days of the association, the IPA leadership has felt it was important for the membership to be represented to the public in a philanthropic endeavor. Therefore, the Independent Pilots Association Foundation, or IPA Foundation,[1] was officially formed in late 1993. The first fiscal year began on July 1, 1994 and since then the Foundation has functioned as a separate entity, entirely self-sufficient, operated solely from the donations received through its members. As a separate entity, the IPA Foundation conforms to existing labor laws as well as sec. 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
Government affairs
The IPA Government Affairs Missions statement is: "To promote global aviation safety and security and encourage continued economic growth for the aviation industry". The IPA is a member of The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations - CAPA.
The IPA has filed suit on December 22, 2011 against the FAA to mandate new rest and duty regulations apply to all cargo airlines as well as passenger airlines.[2]
Historical actions
The association honored the picket lines when the Teamsters went on strike in 1997 for 16 days.[3]
References
- http://www.ipapilot.org/foundation/default.asp
- "UPS Pilots File Court of Appeals Challenge to FAA Final Flight & Duty Time Rule". IPA. 22 December 2011.
- "New U.P.S. Strike Deadline Is Midnight Today". New York Times. 3 August 1997. Retrieved 28 November 2008.