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Grievance vs. Gripe, PIN Black Out Date, and More…

We all know that TWU Local 556 is responsible for negotiating and upholding our Contract. Still, many Members don’t recognize the direct importance of our grievance process and how it can impact all of us. A pervasive Union-busting narrative is that Unions fight for bad employees. This is not true. Through the representation, grievance, and arbitration process, our Union ensures that our employer follows all legal and pre-established procedures and timelines for everyone equally and fairly.

Fast Fact Friday #30 (Grievance vs Gripe)

Contractual Grievance. Disciplinary Grievance. What is the difference? Are there different timeframes associated with filing a grievance? How do I know if something is an actual grievance? And who do I go to in order to file a grievance? All of that and more can be found in this week’s Fast Fact Friday – Grievance -vs- Gripe!

Houston Aircraft Incident

Today, we received notice of an evacuation of a Southwest Airlines plane at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston after returning to the airport due to a reported engine issue. We are happy to report that the Crew and Passengers are safe.

MCO E-Connection April 2025

We are proud to invite you to “Stand Strong in Pink” — a Susan G. Komen tabling event hosted by TWU Local 556 and Susan G. Komen — happening this Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 0900 to 1500 Local Time in the Orlando Crew Lounge.