When you became a Flight Attendant, did you know that reports would end up being such a vital part of your work life? It seems that every year, there are different reports added to the list we are required to know about. But do you know what each of the reports are used for? And even more importantly, do you know where to find them?
Contract 2024 came with annual pay rate increases of 3% each year on the date of ratification – May 1 through 2027. This means that yesterday, May 1, 2025, we all received an automatic 3% pay raise applied to all TFP associated with May’s schedule. This pay rate increase will be reflected in our June 20, 2025, paycheck. Let’s take a moment and review some helpful TWU Local 556 Education Committee resources about our pay rates, advance amounts, 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.
What are the Minimum Crew requirements, and who established them? How do they apply to boarding, through flights, deplaning, and the end of duty? These questions and more are quickly and briefly answered in this week’s Education Committee Fast Fact Friday.
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.
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!
