Negotiating Committee Update – August 5, 2025

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Fellow Pilots,

The Negotiating Committee met with the company and Mediator yesterday in order to discuss the Union’s July 16th, 2025 comprehensive proposal. The company asked questions on the remaining sections of the Union’s proposal that were not answered in our July 28th session. We look forward to receiving a counter proposal and hope that the company takes this opportunity to move us closer to an agreement. Once the NC has received a counter proposal, we will review it and provide feedback to the pilots on where we stand in relation to completing a full tentative agreement.

The parties also discussed dates for upcoming mediation sessions. Our next scheduled session with the mediator is on August 25, 28 and 29 followed by the week of September 22. The mediator also offered tentative dates for October which both the Company and the Union confirmed and are waiting for final approval by the mediator. The NC encourages the company to provide a counter proposal BEFORE the next mediation session in order to be more efficient in our limited time with the mediator. We have also let the company know that the NC will make ourselves available to meet outside of mediation should the company choose to do so.

We will provide an update as more information becomes available.

In Unity,

Captain Joshua Allen
Negotiating Committee Chairman

Captain Jay Killen
Pilot Negotiator

Captain Brad Keller
Pilot Negotiator

Captain J.R. Lynch
NC Chief of Staff

Captain Jim Cole
Recording Analyst

The Path to Self-Governance | GU Wants to GO!

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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.

Click Here for Podcast Clip

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

New Forum Category: Ask Your Union

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Allegiant Pilots,

We’re excited to introduce a new space on the APA2118 forum: Ask Your Union — a dedicated Q&A-style subcategory where pilots can submit direct questions to union leadership. This area is designed to offer timely, informative responses on topics such as negotiations, contract language, committee updates, and more.

As part of this update, the previous Leadership Questions category has been archived. We’ll be the first to admit that responses in the past haven’t always been as timely as they should have been — but that’s changing. New volunteer members have stepped up to join the Communications Committee, and Josh Martin, APA2118’s Communications Specialist, will be leading the effort to ensure your questions are reviewed and answered promptly and accurately.

We’re starting fresh to create a more focused, transparent, and responsive experience for all pilots.

Many of the previously unanswered questions were addressed during the recent podcast episode. However, if you feel your question wasn’t covered, feel free to resubmit on Ask Your Union.

Please note: this forum category is meant for straightforward Q&A — not ongoing discussion or debate. You post a question, and we provide an answer. This format helps keep the space organized, accessible, and valuable for everyone.

Prefer to ask privately? You’re always welcome to email us directly at: askyourunion@apa2118.org

Thanks for your continued engagement. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected union.

In Unity,

CA Robert Skiles
Chairman, Communications Committee

Forms Page Updated: Check Out the Latest Resources

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Allegiant Pilots,

The forms page has had some updates, most recently you will now find a new APA 2118 Travel Request Form. This PDF once downloaded can easily be filled in and submitted. Below is a list of the available forms and their format.

  • Expense Report Form (available in Excel & PDF formats)
  • Mileage Reimbursement Form (available in Excel & PDF formats)
  • Lost Time Wages Form (available in Excel)
  • APA2118 Travel Request Form (available in PDF – download with easy fill-in fields)
  • Withdrawal Card Request (available as an online form)

You can access all forms from the updated Forms page on the APA2118 website.

In Unity,

APA Teamsters Local 2118

Regional Q&A Zoom Meetings – APA 2118 Bylaws

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Fellow Allegiant Pilots,

Greetings from your bylaws committee. We are writing to announce that we will be holding several informational and Q&A meetings this coming week to help insure that everyone has all the information they need to make an educated vote in the upcoming bylaws referendum. The hope is that by having several smaller meetings with bases grouped generally by region that more pilots will have the chance to speak and have their views and questions heard and answered. It also allows us to set up more convenient times for the zoom meetings as we can group respective time zones of bases together. Of course any pilot from any base is welcome to join any meeting they like. The information we disseminate will be the same, only the Q&A portion will differ.

 

The groups and meeting times will be as follows:

 

Tuesday, August 5th – 6:30 PM EST
REGIONAL BYLAWS Q&A – THE SOUTH
AVL, BNA, FLL, PGD, PIE, SAV, SFB, TYS, VPS

Tuesday, August 5th – 8:00 PM EST
REGIONAL BYLAWS Q&A – THE WEST
BLI, IWA, LAS, LAX, PVU

Wednesday, August 6th – 6:00 PM EST
REGIONAL BYLAWS Q&A – THE NORTH
ABE, ATW, CVG, DSM, FNT, GRR, IND, PIT

 

In solidarity,

Dean Rodgers
ATW Captain – Bylaws Committee

Kevin Leach
PGD Captain – Bylaws Committee

APA Teamsters Local 2118

SPC Update: Allegiant Pilot Strike Handbook

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Fellow Pilots,

Today, we are sharing the Allegiant Pilot Strike Handbook—a critical tool in preparing for what we hope never comes, but must always be ready for: a strike.

We know how frustrating this process has been. Four years post-amendable, while inflation surges and the company takes massive, self-induced financial hits, management continues to exploit every tool under the Railway Labor Act to stall negotiations. This is not incompetence—it is strategy. They aim to exhaust you, divide us, and pressure you into accepting less than you deserve.

But it’s not working.

You have shown up—day in and day out—flying safely and professionally, despite being the lowest paid pilots in the industry. You have worn your Teamsters lanyards, badge backers, and “Ready to Strike” bag tags with pride. By doing this, you show us we are brothers and sisters in this fight together without ever saying a word. You haven’t bought into the false promises or the divisive tactics. You’ve stood together. That unity is our greatest weapon.

Make no mistake: a credible strike threat is the only thing that moves negotiations forward. And credibility requires preparation and unity. The handbook, along with the previously released Families and Finances document, contains everything you need to be ready—both personally and professionally. Review it carefully. Know it. Keep it close.

The SPC’s job is to ensure we are ready if management pushes us to the brink. To be clear, we don’t want to strike—but if we must, we will be ready.

Your SPC team includes over 120 volunteers from every base in the system. Most of you have been assigned a Primary and Alternate SPC Rep from your base—your local point of contact for all strike-related questions. If you have not heard from them yet, you will soon.

Call for help

Candidly, LAS and IWA remain understaffed and pilots in those bases are not assigned Reps as of yet. If we absolutely must, we will assign your Reps from bases where we have extra volunteers. That’s our least preferred option. We need you. We believe your SPC rep should be someone you know and trust—not a stranger from across the country. If you’re willing to stand up and help lead your base through this critical phase, email us at spc@apa2118.org.

Do not wither and fear the fight. Together, we will not be broken. Together, we will win. Stand with us.

Family & Finances Information

APA 2118 STRIKE HANDBOOK

You must be logged in to access the docs. If you need help with your login, please contact jmartin@apa2118.org for assistance.

 

In Unity,

Captain Aaron Adrian
Strike Preparedness Committee Chairman
Teamsters Local 2118

Negotiating Committee Update – July 28, 2025

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Fellow Pilots,

Today the Union and the Company met with the NMB Mediator to review and discuss the Union’s July 16th, 2025, comprehensive proposal. The Union answered all the Company’s preliminary and section specific questions at the meeting. An additional mediation session was scheduled for August 4. We look forward to answering any remaining questions at the August 4th session followed by negotiations over open items to achieve a complete tentative agreement.

The parties will also reconvene for mediation on August 25, 28 and 29. The mediator is also working with the parties to schedule September dates.

We will provide you with an update following the August 4 mediation session.

 

In Unity,

Captain Joshua Allen
Negotiating Committee Chairman

Captain Jay Killen
Pilot Negotiator

Captain Brad Keller
Pilot Negotiator

Captain J.R. Lynch
NC Chief of Staff

Captain Jim Cole
Recording Analyst

Bylaws Committee Update – July 25, 2025

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Fellow Allegiant Pilots,

The ballots for the bylaws vote are mailing out today (Friday, July 25), and you should receive them shortly.

If you’ve moved recently or have a new mailing address, please take a moment to provide your current mailing address. For those who already submitted, thank you! We have a simple survey form to capture this info.

Pilot Mailing Address Update For Local 2118

We are also happy to release an updated final version of the bylaws. Due to some extra help by fellow pilot Brian Collins who took the time to thoroughly review the bylaws, we identified a reference to elected officials serving as business agents that should also be removed. Thank you to Brian for the assist, we have struck that line! This does not materially change anything with the intent of the bylaws, but does avoid a conflicting statement. We really appreciate Brian taking the time to read and digest the bylaws, and hope others can also take the time to read it. This revision is shown below, and also attached are updated copies of the bylaws, and full revision document for review.

13.A.2. Establish the salaries for the officers, Business Agents, and employees of the Local Union and establish the allowances, direct and indirect disbursements, expenses and reimbursement of expenses for those individuals. Changes in the salaries, allowances or expenses of the officers, employees and Business Agents shall be specifically set forth in the minutes of the Executive Board meeting at which such changes are approved. The minutes shall also reflect whether any officer who also serves as a Business Agent receives a salary, allowance, or expense in his officer capacity or in his Business Agent capacity. Policies establishing benefits, including, but not limited to, sick leave, vacation, travel, and car allowances for officers and employees, as well as Flight Pay Loss and lost time wages, shall be written and compiled in a Policies and Procedures Manual maintained and updated by the Executive Board. The Local Union Executive Board may establish a dues checkoff procedure for Local Union officers and employees belonging to this Local Union;

Over the next few weeks Kevin and I will be hosting zoom webinars in various bases to help answer any questions you have regarding the bylaws and what has changed. The dates for these zoom webinars will be following shortly. In the meantime if you have any questions or concerns regarding the bylaws, please do not hesitate to reach out at bylawscommittee@apa2118.org.

 

APA LOCAL 2118 BYLAWS

CHANGES TO BYLAWS

VOTING NOTICE & INSTRUCTIONS

 

In solidarity,

Dean Rodgers
ATW Captain – Bylaws Committee

Kevin Leach
PGD Captain – Bylaws Committee

APA Teamsters Local 2118

UNITY Podcast – Episode 1

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Brothers and Sisters,

As we continue through a critical phase in our journey toward a stronger contract and a better future for our pilot group, I want to take a moment to recognize an important truth: trust doesn’t come from titles or positions—it’s built through transparency, accountability, and honest conversations.

We’ve heard the questions. We’ve seen the concerns. And we understand that some of our fellow pilots have doubts about our direction, our leadership, and our union. Rather than dismiss those concerns, we want to address them openly.

That’s why we’re launching a new podcast series designed to provide straightforward updates and insight into where we are as a union and where we’re headed. In the first episode, I sit down with Trustee Greg Unterseher to ask the questions that many of you have been asking—questions that deserve honest answers.

UNITY Podcast Episode 1

This podcast isn’t about politics or posturing. It’s about clarity. It’s about communication. And it’s about making sure every pilot has the information needed to make informed decisions.

We may not always agree on every issue, but I believe we all want the same thing: a better contract, a stronger voice, and a more unified pilot group. If we can approach these discussions with respect, curiosity, and a shared commitment to the truth, I believe we can move forward—together.

Thank you for your continued professionalism, your feedback, and your willingness to engage.

In Solidarity,

CA Robert Skiles
Chairman, Communications Committee

Bylaws Committee Update – July 18, 2025

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Fellow Allegiant Pilots,

The ballots for the bylaws are currently being printed and scheduled to be mailed next week by BallotPoint. From the date these ballots are mailed you will have thirty days to vote and return your ballot. Below is a link to the directions from BallotPoint on how to fill out your ballot.

Again, I urge you all to recognize the importance of your vote, being educated on the material, and to understand that voting is the single most important and direct way to participate in the affairs of your union. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at bylawscommittee@apa2118.org with any questions. If we need to clarify something, please let us know so that we can do so for all pilots.

 

APA LOCAL 2118 BYLAW VOTE
VOTING NOTICE & INSTRUCTIONS

 

In solidarity,

Dean Rodgers
ATW Captain – Bylaws Committee

Kevin Leach
PGD Captain – Bylaws Committee

APA Teamsters Local 2118