“The PDR system at UAL has been a tremendous success. With the number of new pilots we’re hiring, we thought we’d review how to file a PDR. Also, we receive questions from some of the old timers like “how do I submit a PDR?”, “What is a PDR?”, and “Why do I need to file a PDR?” PDRs are the record that the Union uses to document interactions between the pilot group and management. It gives your officers and volunteers ammunition to fix the daily problems that arise at United Airlines.“

“The PDR system serves many functions. In addition to directing questions to the appropriate SME in a timely manner it automatically provides data associated with you and your question or concern that helps efficiently address your issue. With your approval a copy of your PDR also goes to your reps so they know what their pilots' issues are. The PDR system holds the company accountable by documenting and archiving contractual non-compliance giving our union the data our volunteers and

officers need to fix chronic problems through negotiations or the grievance process. The system has become such an effective and reliable reflection of line operations that when confronted with an issue, the question from management is often how many PDR's have you gotten.

The PDR is your streamlined union answering service backed by a team of SMEs that makes us all part of the solution. It has revolutionized how our union interacts with members. It has become so critical to our collective success that a PDR button is on every webpage of the new and vastly improved United MEC website at PDR.alpa.org Please also bookmark the direct link http://ual.alpa.org/pdr in your devices, and utilize the system for all things ALPA (not company operational issues) by filing PDRs. If for any reason you don't get a timely response, please email [email protected].”