Email sent out by the Allegiant Flight Attendants union, mentions the ongoing pilot struggles also.
TWU Local 577
The Union of Allegiant Flight Attendants
Dear Member,
In our continuing effort to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information concerning our Union, we are excited to report on the following updates:
Last Friday, October 9, the National Mediation Board (NMB) made requests for more information concerning the efforts to decertify our Union and eliminate our only chance for a professional, independent voice in our workplace. The NMB requested the names of all Allegiant Air Flight Attendants who completed training between July 1, 2015 and July 15, 2015. The NMB also requested information from Steve Stoecker (Allegiant Air Flight Attendant and the alleged leader of the decertification drive) regarding his relationship to “Allegiant 4 Me,” “Center for Independent Employees” (CIE), and RWP Labor. The NMB also requested specific information regarding the financing of these entities and Mr. Stoecker's campaign. All of these questions had previously been asked by our Union several times, and we received no answers. The requested responses are due to the NMB by Monday, October 19 at 10:00AM, EDT.
During the efforts to decertify our Union, there were several reports of Management interference (which is highly improper), however some people were hesitant to go on record because they feared retaliation. If you would now like to come forward, please email your statement to [email protected], and it will be submitted to the NMB.
From the other side of the cockpit door, after repeated (and failed) efforts to continue negotiations with Allegiant Air Management, under the supervision of the NMB, our Pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), refiled their proffer for release. It is unfortunate that, despite their best efforts, our Pilots have made little to no progress since their near-strike last spring. Once the threat of a strike was avoided, Management went back to their familiar tactics of stalling and avoiding the real issues. It is unfortunate that the Pilots have to resort to asking for this release again, but Management has demonstrated that they will only respond to employee concerns when their hand is forced. Our Pilots have been completely supportive of us throughout this process, so please continue to support them.
There have been several Flight Attendants called in for disciplinary or debrief meetings recently. Please remember that without a Shop Steward in your meeting, it is your word against Management's. If you are called in for any reason, please contact your Base Representative or NT Member, as soon as possible. You may also reach out to us at [email protected]. Your request is completely confidential, and you do have the right to Union representation in your meeting with no retaliation.
Finally, we are pleased to report that in response to a request from our Union, the National Mediation Board has scheduled a Mediation Session with Allegiant Air Management on November 3-5. The location has not yet been determined, but our Team is excited to be going back to the table to try to reach a fair Contract for our Members. It's the only way to ensure that we have a safe workplace, fair work rules and compensation, and accountability from our Company.
Please pass this message on to every Allegiant Flight Attendant you know and encourage them to sign up for updates at Transport Workers Union Local 577 > Home. We are continuing to fight hard for you, so thank you for standing behind us!
In Unity,
Your Local 577 Negotiating Team