Originally Posted by
SloNLow
ALPA is definitely the superior union (pilots). Until the company (Allegiant) makes it clear that the current retention bonus will be honored regardless of union, IBT / ALPA, most Allegiant pilots will reluctantly stick with Teamsters. The wording in the stupid retention bonus agreement specifically states IBT (not pilots or elected representation).
If the payout is guaranteed with ALPA we’re all set…ALPA it is.
Why not just make the G4 retention bonus a term of the protocol agreement? That would lay to rest any questions as to the G4 pilots being paid what they deserve to be paid for being held out of an agreement for so long.