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Local Allegiant pilots hit the picket lines at CVG demanding a better contract [Video]

HEBRON, Ky — Local Allegiant pilots are on the picket lines at CVG in hopes of getting a better contract.

The pilots, who are members of the Teamsters Local 2118, said the want better pay and a better work-life balance, something they’ve been working toward for the last four years.

The Teamsters said the union voted an overwhelming 97.4 percent vote to authorize a strike if the carrier fails to reach an agreement for its 1,300 pilots.

Dozens of pilots held up signs making their message loud and clear Wednesday morning.

The Allegiant pilots at CVG joined other pilots nationwide who are part of the Teamsters union.

The union has been working with Allegiant on their behalf but hasn’t been able to come to an agreement.

Allegiant pilots said they’re some of the most overworked and underpaid in the entire airline industry.

The airline travels to and from 20 cities …

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