Trustee Update – February 28, 2025
Allegiant Pilots,
We have had a productive two weeks organizing our administrative affairs. The Bylaws have received the requested revisions and have been sent for final approval. We have also completed the required annual external audit to produce our Department of Labor LM-2s; these will be signed by the General President and General Secretary-Treasurer in the coming weeks and posted by the end of March.
Based on your input, we have also examined what can be done to ensure more transparency in day-to-day business. To that end, starting next week, we will post a calendar of negotiations, committee meetings, and events and produce a monthly and annual recap of flight loss pay.
Negotiating Committee
The company knows it takes little to upset the apple cart of pilot expectations. Our January mediated session was very productive, followed by productive small group sessions and mediation with no TAs. The fact that we did not, does not rest with your committee – not one member is dug in on any pet issue, as some pilots have complained to me. We are at a fundamental place that will affect the quality of life for every pilot at Allegiant. We are not going to “get it in the next round.” The committee is simply fighting to ensure we move forward and do not regress from the rules we have now in scheduling.
The committee will continue meeting with the company in small groups in March, and both sides have committed to the mediator that we will not make public comments on those talks.
2118 Staff
Josh Martin has joined our staff as a full-time communications specialist. Those who have met him, know he has been an amazing addition. Josh has assumed responsibilities for all e-mail and Microsoft licenses, website development, Union Impact, and day-to-day coordination with all communications. Kristin Lancaster has also joined our staff as a full-time bookkeeper and accountant, replacing Karen VanNostrand. Kristin has a BA in accounting and is completing her MA in accountancy. In her first week, Kristin has done an incredible job, starting to implement long-sought bookkeeping processes and organization, in coordination with Assistant Trustee Jim Clark.
Visa Pilots
Yesterday, we entered into an agreement with an immigration law firm and had a meeting regarding outstanding issues the union had. I was joined by IBT International Rep Lauri Esposito and Jim Clark, and I had a very productive conversation. I informed Rod Hardesty that we would be following up with him next week. The settlement agreement contemplates good faith negotiations. This is as basic as it gets – a functioning grievance process assumes an exchange of information, discussion, and good-faith negotiations to resolve disputes.
Steward Training
All the Stewards will attend training at the union hall from March 31 to April 4. As we set up a more programmatic approach to recurring committee training, committees will travel to meet in person, train, discuss advocacy, and learn to utilize available resources.
SPC Survey
The SPC will be releasing a survey tomorrow, and as always, we would love to see high participation.
CBT Reminder
This is a reminder that the deadline to complete the required Computer-Based Training (CBT) courses remains March 1, 2025. While a previous message may have mentioned March 30, 2025, please note that March 1 is the correct deadline.
CPaTmobile Reminder:
• Courses can be completed offline.
• Ensure green checks are visible under each course tab.
• Verify internet connection, then press “Force Sync” (top right) to sync completion data.
Fraternally,
Greg Unterseher
Trustee, APA Teamsters Local 2118
