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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2024 ~ Teamsters Local 2118, representing pilots at Allegiant Air, held a practice picket outside the airline's corporate headquarters in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The pilots were joined by Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman in their demand for a fair contract or the threat of a nationwide strike.
According to O'Brien, the pilots have had enough of Allegiant's "greedy executives" who are demanding concessions while making billions of dollars off the backs of their members. He stated that the Teamsters will not compromise on working conditions in exchange for overdue pay raises and will continue to fight until they receive a contract that respects and rewards them.
Zuckerman also spoke out against Allegiant's claims that they cannot increase pilot pay without concessions, calling it a "lie." He pointed out that while the company has millions to spend on luxury hotels and stadium naming rights, they are unwilling to provide industry-standard compensation, scheduling, and quality of life for their hardworking pilots.
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The practice picket comes after an overwhelming 97.4 percent vote by Allegiant Teamsters to authorize a strike if a fair agreement is not reached. This includes 127 pilots based in Las Vegas who are calling for better treatment from the carrier.
Captain Aaron Adrian, an Allegiant Teamsters pilot with Local 2118, emphasized that their demands are not unreasonable and they simply want to be treated like every other pilot in America. He stated that their presence at the practice picket was to show Allegiant how serious they are about their cause.
In negotiations with Allegiant, the company has been pushing for unreasonable concessions in exchange for pay raises. Meanwhile, they reported record revenue of $2.5 billion last year and struck a $25 million-a-year deal for naming rights to the Las Vegas Raiders' home stadium.
Currently, Teamsters Local 2118 and Allegiant Air are in mediation sessions with the federal National Mediation Board (NMB). However, under the Railway Labor Act, the Teamsters have the option to request a release from the NMB, which could lead to a 30-day cooling-off period followed by a work stoppage without notice.
For further information, contact Shane McCarthy at (203) 300-2178.
According to O'Brien, the pilots have had enough of Allegiant's "greedy executives" who are demanding concessions while making billions of dollars off the backs of their members. He stated that the Teamsters will not compromise on working conditions in exchange for overdue pay raises and will continue to fight until they receive a contract that respects and rewards them.
Zuckerman also spoke out against Allegiant's claims that they cannot increase pilot pay without concessions, calling it a "lie." He pointed out that while the company has millions to spend on luxury hotels and stadium naming rights, they are unwilling to provide industry-standard compensation, scheduling, and quality of life for their hardworking pilots.
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The practice picket comes after an overwhelming 97.4 percent vote by Allegiant Teamsters to authorize a strike if a fair agreement is not reached. This includes 127 pilots based in Las Vegas who are calling for better treatment from the carrier.
Captain Aaron Adrian, an Allegiant Teamsters pilot with Local 2118, emphasized that their demands are not unreasonable and they simply want to be treated like every other pilot in America. He stated that their presence at the practice picket was to show Allegiant how serious they are about their cause.
In negotiations with Allegiant, the company has been pushing for unreasonable concessions in exchange for pay raises. Meanwhile, they reported record revenue of $2.5 billion last year and struck a $25 million-a-year deal for naming rights to the Las Vegas Raiders' home stadium.
Currently, Teamsters Local 2118 and Allegiant Air are in mediation sessions with the federal National Mediation Board (NMB). However, under the Railway Labor Act, the Teamsters have the option to request a release from the NMB, which could lead to a 30-day cooling-off period followed by a work stoppage without notice.
For further information, contact Shane McCarthy at (203) 300-2178.
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