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Labor Unions
April 17, 2025 12:21 pm ET -
Allegiant Pilots a Step Closer to Strike
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 Thursday…
April 8, 2025 10:13 am ET -
American Pilots Eye Union Change
Some pilots at American Airlines are looking to make a change in unions. The airline’s roughly 16,000 pilots are currently represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA). But 58% of pilots recently polled at the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier say…
April 1, 2025 4:21 pm ET -
ALPA President Talks Pilot Shortage, Bedford Nomination
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) President Capt. Jason Ambrosi delved into the debated pilot shortage and shake-ups in Washington during a Friday interview with AirlineGeeks. ALPA represents over 79,000 pilots at various airlines throughout North America. The Pilot ‘Shortage’ In…
March 18, 2025 9:45 pm ET -
Pilots Union Voices ‘Concerns’ Over FAA Nominee
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has expressed reservations about President Donald Trump nominating Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration. Bedford was nominated by Trump on Monday, drawing praise from several industry organizations including Airlines…
March 10, 2025 7:13 pm ET -
SkyWest Charter Rebukes Union Objections
Skywest Charter (SWC) has issued an answer to the U.S. Department of Transportation over its request for commuter air carrier authority. According to its consolidated answer submitted to the DOT by SkyWest on Thursday, SWC called for an expedited resolution…