Bylaws Committee Update – July 16, 2025

Fellow Allegiant Pilots,

Kevin and I have worked hard to revise and iron out these bylaws, and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish. We have made many improvements that we ourselves identified by scouring through each page line-by-line, and additionally, every possible change requested by the pilots with the exception of that which would violate or contradict the constitution, or those that would structurally change the finances of the local. Kevin and I believe the latter to be more appropriately handled by an elected executive board carrying out representation of the pilot group. This is not to diminish their importance, but to allow the democratic process to take place. Nominations and elections are upcoming, and I urge you to make yourself and your concerns heard to the nominated officers, vote accordingly, and let elected representatives carry out your directives. This process of being heard and represented is exactly what all of you deserve, and what Kevin and I have been working hard to ensure you have an opportunity to carry out.

By far the most common thread we have heard regarding bylaws, is the desire to have autonomy and control of our own local. Please consider that in order to have control, you must take the controls and take the time to participate in its affairs. These bylaws are a critical step to move forward out of trusteeship, and into elected leadership, something we all surely can agree is a positive direction. This document is 35 pages. That is 13 pages shorter than The Tale of Urso Brunov which I read to my four year old son last night. Please take the time to read through the bylaws for yourself, and come to your own conclusion on its efficacy. Please take the time to open your ballot and participate in the direction of your local. If you, like me, want this local to be under our own control, then we need to come together and take the time to make it so.

The ballots for your bylaws vote will be sent out shortly. If you have any questions, concerns, clarifications, or just want to discuss the bylaws and what we’ve changed and why, reach out to bylawscommittee@apa2118.org. This address goes directly to only Kevin and I, and we’d be happy to respond. If we don’t have an answer to something, we can reach out to the lawyers at international and hopefully learn something right along with you.

You can expect additional zoom webinars to be scheduled shortly in order to further discuss and answer questions regarding these proposed bylaws.

Bylaw Changes Rev 14 Final Draft

APA 2118 Bylaws – Rev 14 Final Draft

 

In solidarity,

Dean Rodgers
ATW Captain – Bylaws Committee

Kevin Leach
PGD Captain – Bylaws Committee

APA Teamsters Local 2118