Entries by Joshua Martin

IBT Decision: Immediate Expulsion of Six Former APA 2118 Executive Board Members

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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 […]

TRO Verified Complaint Against Allegiant

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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 […]

Teamsters Joint Council 42 2025 Scholarship Application

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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 […]

Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Application

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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. […]

Payroll Committee: Home Study Payment Error Resolved

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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 […]

Scheduling Committee Update: 12-31-24

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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 […]

ProStandards Committee Update: 12/31/24

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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 […]

Allegiant Pilots Association Launches Companion Website in its Fight for a Contract

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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, […]