ALLEGIANT AIR PILOTS FILE FOR RELEASE FROM MEDIATION

ALLEGIANT AIR PILOTS FILE FOR RELEASE FROM MEDIATION

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Strike for Allegiant Pilots Moves a Step Closer

Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local 2118 have requested that the National Mediation Board (NMB) release them from mediation with the airline, setting the groundwork for a possible strike. According to a Teamsters news release sent to AirlineGeeks on Thursday morning, the NMB can offer binding arbitration to resolve remaining labor issues between Allegiant and its Teamsters pilots—should the request be granted. “If either party de…

Allegiant Air Pilots File for Release from Mediation

(WASHINGTON) – Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local 2118 have requested that the National Mediation Board (NMB) release them from mediation with the company. If the request is granted, the NMB may offer binding arbitration to resolve remaining issues between Allegiant and its Teamsters pilots. If either party declines arbitration, a 30-day "cooling-off" period would begin, after which the pilots could legally strike. Last November…