Mar 19, 2025 | News, Safety Committee
After the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States Congress began developing standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification (ID) cards to enhance security and prevent identity fraud. In 2005, the REAL ID Act was passed. This federal law mandates that state-issued ID cards meet specific requirements to be accepted for accessing secure facilities and boarding commercial flights. Through the years, the program has been delayed due to some states taking longer to implement the changes.
Mar 18, 2025 | News, Working Women's Committee
Mary Harris “Mother” Jones wasn’t just a labor activist—she was a force of nature who struck fear into the hearts of America’s most powerful industrialists. Dubbed the “most dangerous woman in America, ” her unrelenting crusade for workers’ rights made her an unforgettable historical figure. Born in 1837 in County Cork, Ireland, and later immigrating to the United States, Mother Jones blank turned personal heartbreak into a burning passion for justice.
Mar 15, 2025 | Education Committee, News
Earlier this week, the Southwest Airlines Implementation Team deployed the last automated pay elements in accordance with Contract 2024. Effective March 8, 2025, Late Return Override (LRO) and Last Day Late Premium (LDLP) will no longer be added to your compensation through a manual audit. While it took a little longer to automate these two premiums, we are excited to finally have our new contractual premiums, which are paid above RIGs, applied to our pay as intended.
Mar 14, 2025 | Education Committee, News
Contract 2024 included multiple new pay components to protect our time on duty, especially during IROPs. Initially, these pay components were a manual process for Inflight Payroll Audit. Over the past 10 months, SWA Inflight Technology has focused on moving from a manual process to automating these pay components. As of this week, the final two pay components, Last Day Late Premium (LDLP) and Late Return Override (LRO) have been automated. Let’s take a look at what this means for us and what to look for on our Payroll Reports.
Mar 11, 2025 | News, Working Women's Committee
Lucy Parsons didn’t just fight the system—she came to burn it down. Born in 1851, likely into slavery in Texas, she clawed her way out of the nation’s ugliest institution to become one of history’s most fearless revolutionaries. She wasn’t interested in playing nice or asking politely. Parsons wanted freedom, justice, and equality—and she was ready to tear down anyone or anything standing in her way.
Mar 10, 2025 | News, Safety Committee
When I applied for the Safety Committee Chairperson after being elected in 2024, I committed to growing the Safety Committee during my term. Since assuming the role of Chairperson, we have increased the Committee size from three to six.
