Understandably most outsiders are not aware of the two paths that the allegiant pilots currently have.
The first being the "normal" release from NMB into a 30 day cooling off period. This is for a new contract. Of course as usual, the wheels of progress are slow with the NMB and its a waiting game with them. (My only beef with the NMB is their job is to bring parties together or let them "self-help", stalling and doing nothing accomplishes nothing for anyone except maybe plays into managements hands).
The second option, not well known is a status quo strike, independent of NMB. A federal judge has ruled several "major" violations against Allegiant for disregarding status quo while negotiating a new contract. Allegiant then has flagrantly continued to ignore the federal injunction placed upon them by the court. Because of this, along with supporting legal precedence, a status quo strike can be called at ANY time (and yes multiple status quo strikes can be held if management says they will resume proper work rules but then 2 weeks later go back on their word). The status quo strike can only be held to uphold current work rules in place, not for the new contract.....which as stated above would continue to have to wait for NMB to release for.
I believe the IBT is very thorough and making sure all the ducks line up before calling the status quo strike. No need to be rash about it. I am glad they are not being cavalier with our jobs.
The real sad part about all of this is the lack of responsibility of management to come to the table and "do the right thing". Pride goeth before the fall. Our backs are getting really tired Yertle the Turtle!