SUNCOAST Fla. ( WWSB ) - Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters, held a nationwide picket Tuesday, Nov. 18, to demand a contract that would bring them up to industry standards as well as improved quality of life provisions.

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While this picket was nationwide— locally, Allegiant air pilots are picketing in Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Fort Lauderdale and St. Petersburg.

Pilots voted to authorize the strike and expressed no confidence in company leadership. The continuing problems with the company have caused experienced pilots to leave— threatening the airline’s ability to retain crews and maintain reliability.

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