Membership Meeting on June 23, 2026
Registration is now open for the TWU Local 556 Membership Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1100 CT. Held virtually, this meeting will empower you to stay in touch — no matter where you are.
Election Rules, Meeting Updates, Member Resources
This week’s Member Update includes important election guidance, details on the June 23 Membership Meeting, answers to a common by-laws question, a Reserve release process update, and the latest AirWaves podcast information.
Southwest Reverses Jumpseat Policy
Southwest Airlines notified TWU Local 556 that the Flight Attendant jumpseat policy for non-revenue travel will revert to allowing all employees to occupy the jumpseat, regardless of whether they are crew-qualified.
Pride, purpose – and stop poking us.
This week, we celebrate Pride Month, share TWU 556’s recent media spotlight on unwanted passenger contact, and highlight scholarship and Backpack Drive updates.
AirWaves: The TWU Local 556 Podcast is back with Episode 3!
This episode of AirWaves explores: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and peer support resources for Flight Attendants, and Scholarship opportunities available through TWU Local 556
