Strike On Hold
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Strike Update: May 16, 2025 Allegiant Pilots, In response to our imminent threat of a strike, Allegiant has agreed to withdraw enforcement of the offending GOM provisions, without prejudice, until at least 5:00 PM on Monday, May 19th, 2025. Until that time, the Union will not exercise its legal right to self-help and will not strike the carrier. Should this time not secure a lawful resolution, the Union reserves the right to exercise self-help and strike the carrier, if necessary, to defend our CBA and restore the status quo. On the precipice of a lawful strike, with our pilots standing in solidarity, Allegiant management has backed down and temporarily withheld implementation of its unilateral changes to the GOM. Less than 14 hours away from a coordinated effort to exercise our right to self-help and strike the carrier, management has confirmed that they will withhold the implementation and application of the offending GOM policies, specifically those regarding perpetual accessibility and return contact obligations, that would have constituted an unlawful, unilateral change to rules and working conditions—a violation of the status quo under the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Among other things, those policies attempted to impose a perpetual obligation on our pilots to remain “accessible” and contactable to Flight Operations, whether on or off duty. This is in direct conflict with our CBA and a unilateral change to the status quo not permissible per RLA Section 152, Seventh. Status quo violations are major disputes under the RLA and legal self-help action would be permitted if the policy was implemented. Further, these new GOM provisions would not allow a pilot to be “free from all restraint from the carrier,” a statutory requirement for any off-duty periods to be considered rest. In Summary 1. The enforcement of GOM provisions regarding accessibility and the obligation to return telephone calls of Flight Operations leadership have been temporarily withheld — you are not obligated to comply with those provisions. 2. The Union retains its legal right to strike if the Company resumes enforcement or fails to rescind the policy entirely. Standing up for our contractual rights is both justified and required, especially considering present circumstances. This achievement, even if temporary, was thanks to your unity, decisiveness, and readiness to act. Allegiant management is fully aware that unilateral changes to pay, rules, or working conditions are a violation of federal law. Allegiant management must be aware that this Union is prepared to act lawfully and decisively to the maximum extent possible to protect our CBA and our members. We will continue to provide updates as this situation develops. Be proud. You have again shown this management group that we will not stand for the violation of our rights nor our CBA. Fraternally, Greg Unterseher, Trustee Captain Aaron Adrian, SPC Chair |
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