LAS VEGAS – Following six years of negotiations, the Transport Workers Union of America has reached a tentative agreement with Allegiant Air.
The five-year agreement, which covers nearly 1,200 flight attendants, wins several key improvements for the crewmembers – who have been working with no contract – including pay raises as much as 33% over the life of the contract, an increased per diem, and advancements in sick leave, vacation, part-time, and scope-and merger policies. It also offers the members enhanced grievance procedures, compensation for extended delays, protection during furloughs and recalls, and an increase in training pay. Notably, it also improves health, safety and scheduling practices.
The TWU-represented Flight Attendants at Allegiant, who have been designated as Local 577, will take a ratification vote in the coming weeks. The union expects participation in the election will be high and this contract will be ratified by a large margin.
“This is solid hard-fought victory for our Flight Attendants at Allegiant Air,” said the union’s International President John Samuelsen. “It’s only the beginning. We will now build upon this victory to further advance to livelihoods of TWU members at the airline.”
