Michael Massoni First Vice-President, Health and Safety TWU Safety Team Alert Please be aware that we have received numerous reports of FAA and TSA performing "spot -checks" onboard our aircraft. These “tests” of your safety and security duties are usually in the form of questioning your knowledge, and compliance with Federal Aviation and Transportation Security Regulations. This testing may be accomplished by challenging you on the proper stowage areas for carry-on luggage, or the TSA boarding your aircraft on the first flight of the day verifying that the security check was performed, and that the Crew knows the elements of the security check. Regulatory Inspectors (this includes the TSA) may ask you to produce your Manual, required duty items, and/or test your knowledge of Southwest Airlines security procedures. All of this activity is perfectly legal and appropriate. It is important for you to know that these regulators have broad latitude on how they may conduct spot checks, check rides, and announced or unannounced audits. If you fail any part of these spot checks, you and/or Southwest Airlines may be subject to enforcement action ranging from verbal warnings to fines. You could also be found in violation of the work and conduct rules, and be subject to discipline should you be found negligent in your safety/security duties. Do not be found to be complacent or ignorant of your safety and security duties, and do not challenge the FAA or TSA’s authority to oversee our operations.

Open Time Feedback
If you have experienced computer difficulties during Open Time over the past few months, please email your stories to our President, Thom McDaniel. You may email Thom at president@twu556.org.

Did you miss part or all of our blast phone call?
We recently sent out a message to all of our Members. If you missed part of the call or did not receive the call, click here.

Aircraft Air Quality
The TWU Safety Team brings new information forward about Cabin Air Quality and reporting procedures. To learn more about Aircraft Air Quality, click here.

We're Going Green(er)
We will be distributing many of our publications via email to cut back on the amount of paper we use. In order for us to continue to reach our Members, and for this test to be a success, we request that you allow emails from TWULocal556@cbeachmail.com through your spam filters. This is a very simple change and will only take a minute of your time. If you need assistance, please email mdw-debm@twu556.org for step by step instructions. Please include the name of the email program you use to view your messages.

DRT Makes a Return
Daily Release Time (DRT) will be making a come back over the next few weeks. DRT is covered under Article 10.5 of our Contract.

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We would like to ensure that our Members are aware of our Flight Attendant Assistance Program. If you or somebody you know is struggling with depression, or a drug or alcohol addiction, please contact us at get-help@twu556.org. We will help you find the assistance you need. Get help. Your career, and your life, may depend on it. Your Flight Attendant Union works for you.