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Allegiant Air pilots vote to authorize strike action, union says

Allegiant Air's pilots have enacted favor of authorizing a strike action if the carrier fails to reach a fair agreement, the Teamsters union stated on Thursday.

The union, which represents 1,300 pilots of the low-cost U.S. carrier, said 97.4% of the Allegiant Air pilots voted for licensing a strike.

Allegiant pilots are some of the most overworked and underpaid in the airline company market, the union said in a. statement, including that they are seeking industry-standard. compensation and improvements to scheduling.

Teamsters said the union and Allegiant are presently in. mediation sessions carried out by the federal National Mediation. Board (NMB).

Allegiant Air did not instantly react to a Reuters. request for remark.

With a market capitalization of $1.3 billion, the. Nevada-based airline reported a fall in third-quarter earnings. to $562.2 million, from $565.4 million a year earlier.

In 2015, Allegiant Air ratified a two-year extension of a. contract arrangement, with Teamsters union representing 683. workers, consisting of line and heavy upkeep service technicians as. well as shop staff members and some administrative upkeep. staff.

(source: Reuters)