Sarasota, Florida (January 15, 2025) – Allegiant Air pilots once again formed an informational picket line outside the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport as they continue to fight for an updated contract that includes better wages and work rules that coincide with the airline’s success. Allegiant Air is one of the most profitable US airlines, further reflected […]
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President, Sean M. O’Brien, imposed immediate expulsion of six former APA 2118 executive board members on multiple charges, including embezzlement. Those expelled from membership are Andrew Robles, Ryan Fogelsanger, Joshua Rockwood, Kurt Hanson, Michael Cawley, and Kenneth Seiden. These individuals are also ordered to make Local 2118 whole for […]
Summary: The following complaint against the Company asks for injunctive relief and alleges that Allegiant Air violated the Railway Labor Act by attempting to change the status quo while collective bargaining negotiations are taking place. The Railway Labor Act forbids changes to the status quo, including objective working conditions, until and unless negotiation procedures […]
The Teamsters Joint Council 42 2025 Scholarship is now taking applications. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are children of active Teamster members whose local union is affiliated with Joint Council 42. Children of local union employees, executive board, and advisory committee members are not eligible. Apply at www.teamstersjc42.com, using the […]
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund application system is now open. This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are the sons, daughters, or financial dependents of Teamster members (including BLET and BMWED members). Visit www.jrhmsf.org for details about the free, online application process or use the QR code in the poster below. […]
Fellow Pilots, The union identified an error with the payment of home study courses in 2021, only affecting pilots who were furloughed. To remedy the situation, the company has agreed to pay 3 hours of home study pay at the relevant CBT rate in February 2021 ($35 for FOs) to make these pilots whole. If […]
As we end the year 2024, we’d like to share a few tips, reminders, and suggestions regarding bidding. Please remember to place the days you would like to work 1st on your bid. Whether using the monthly or global list for bidding, we continue to have some pilots wonder why they’re working on a certain […]
Your Professional Standards Committee has seen a very busy and productive 2024! We’ve added five new committee members with the goal of assisting our pilots more broadly, amid the many challenges we face. Chief Pilot Referrals This past year we’ve seen an increased amount of Chief Pilot referrals. What this means for our Pilot group […]
As the Allegiant Pilots continue their demand for an amended contract, the Allegiant Pilots Association (Teamsters Local 2118) has launched an additional informational website that details where negotiations stand and the roadblocks the company continues to present to stall the negotiations process. The site, which can be found at www.allegiantpilotstrike.com is broken up into sections, […]