The Path to Self-Governance | GU Wants to GO!
Fellow Pilots,
When APA Local 2118 entered emergency trusteeship, many of you rightfully asked: How do we get back to self-governance?
Friday, July 25, 2025, marked a critical step forward. Bylaws ballots were mailed to every member in good standing. These proposed bylaws form the foundation for our return to a fully functioning, self-governed local.
This is our union. This is our opportunity. This is our time.
Please read the proposed bylaws carefully and follow the voting instructions included with your ballot. All ballots must be received by 10:30 AM on August 25, 2025.
If you have any questions, Captains Dean Rogers and Kevin Leach will be hosting Zoom Q&A sessions today, Tuesday, August 5, and tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6. Can’t make it? Email the Bylaws Committee at bylawscommittee@apa2118.org.
Why This Vote Matters
Passing the bylaws is the first and most essential step toward restoring full self-governance. Once approved, we can begin moving forward:
- Slates for local leadership can be announced, and elections held.
- Elected officers will begin assuming their roles.
- We’ll start operating as a local under Trustee Greg Unterseher’s oversight.
- Once Local 2118 is operating in full compliance with IBT policy, with adopted bylaws, policies, procedures and compliant recordkeeping Greg will submit a formal recommendation to the General President to release the Local from trusteeship.
Greg has expressed confidence this transition can be completed by the end of the year — but only if we act now, together.
Podcast clip: Greg Unterseher on the steps to self-governance.
Your Vote Is Your Voice
At our last bylaws vote, more than half of eligible pilots didn’t vote.
That’s not how change happens.
Let’s change that.
Let’s show we’re ready.
Let’s reclaim our union and shape our future.
Take five minutes. Cast your vote. Encourage your fellow pilots to do the same.
A heartfelt thank you to Captains Dean Rogers and Kevin Leach for their leadership and tireless work. Your efforts have brought us one step closer to managing our own destiny.
Aviate. Navigate. Communicate. UNIFY.
In Solidarity,
APA 2118 Communications Committee