Entries by Joshua Martin

Strengthening Our Union at DSM

Brothers and Sisters, Last night, the SPC hosted another successful base event—this time with our DSM pilots, joined by members of the Negotiating Committee. On behalf of SPC Leadership, thank you to everyone who attended. Your presence continues to demonstrate the strength and unity of our pilot group as we work together toward our shared […]

Trustee Update – October 29, 2025

Allegiant Pilots, Yesterday, the nomination meeting for Local 2118 Officer Elections was held at the union hall. The results were two full slates, listed below.   Blue Skies 2025 Slate Building Unity Slate President, Ryan Joseph President, Rob Skiles Secretary Treasurer, Gregory Harris Secretary Treasurer, John McClelland Vice President, Hansel Duran Vice President, Kevin Winter […]

Negotiating Committee Update – October 23, 2025

Fellow Pilots, The Mediator, Union and Company had a scheduled in-person mediation session in Washington, D.C. from October 20-22, 2025. The mediator was not present due to the government shutdown. The parties agreed to meet without the mediator. The Negotiating Committee attended the meeting in-person with the company’s attorney and negotiating consultant. Unfortunately, management decided […]

SPC Update: Mark Your Calendars For November 18

Allegiant Pilots, After five years without an amended contract, Allegiant pilots have no confidence in management. Reckless financial decisions, broken promises, and endless delay and division tactics meant to wear us down is all they offer. We are standing together to demand real leadership, accountability, and a stable future for Allegiant. We have invested our […]

Confessions of a Union Buster Series 1

Pilots, This is how union busting works—and how it’s being used against us today. The Cravat Coal Story  In 1983, union buster Martin Jay Levitt was hired to crush a union drive by the United Mine Workers at Cravat Coal. He didn’t win by being smarter or more honest. He won by manipulating workers, dividing them, […]

Update From Your Strategic Preparedness Committee

Allegiant Pilots, As we head into another demanding holiday season, let’s pause to reflect on what we have carried on our shoulders. Through the turbulence of this industry, we—Allegiant pilots—have remained the steady hands keeping this airline in the air. Yet, despite our professionalism and dedication, we continue to work under a contract that fails […]

Trustee Update – September 29, 2025

Allegiant Pilots, Today, a combined Notice of Nomination Meeting and Notice of Officer Election was mailed to you. That notice can be found on APA2118.org, under the Elections tab – Officer Elections. We have received some emails inquiring about how to maintain good standing after September 2025 if you drop below 70 PCH in a month […]

Negotiating Committee Update – September 26, 2025

Fellow Pilots, This week, the parties conducted 3 days of mediation at company headquarters in Las Vegas. As previously reported, the Union sent the Company its second comprehensive proposal on September 12, 2025. The Company did not provide a comprehensive counterproposal to the Union. The parties negotiated over previously deferred items in Section 9 – […]

Trustee Update – September 20, 2025

Allegiant Pilots, Nomination Meeting and Officer Elections, Delegate Elections We have contracted with a new election provider, Merriman River Group, to conduct our Nomination Meeting and Officer Elections. Additionally, Delegate Elections for the International will be next year, and we have formally submitted our Election Plan to the Office of the Election Supervisor. There will […]

Communications Committee Update – September 11, 2025

Fellow Pilots, On September 4th, 2025, Allegiant finalized the sale of the Sunseeker Resort to Blackstone Inc. for $200 million. This project cost the airline over $1 billion. The so-called “Best in Class” Board of Directors and C-suite personnel recovered what was initially thought to be around 28¢ on the dollar—but that figure doesn’t include […]