Your Union continues to collect and monitor data on the new Reserve System, and continues to advocate for Members’ quality of life through this new system. This communication serves as an update to Members on your Union’s activities related to Reserve.
Today, on International Workers’ Day, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Contract ratification, where more than 21,000 Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants overwhelmingly ratified the Pink Contract valued at $6.3 billion over the four-year agreement.
Red Eye flying officially starts on February 13, 2025. Your TWU Local 556 Red Eye Negotiating Team would like to share a few updates and plans from the team, along with resources provided by our Education Committee. No matter your seniority or Base, please review this valuable information.
What You’ll Find Below
– Red Eye Negotiations
– Red Eye Evaluation Period
– Data Gathering Tools
– Education: Current Red Eye Protections
– Fast Fact Friday: Red Eye Flying
Members of TWU Local 556 have had enough, and have shown it through action: Your resounding YES votes authorizing your board to strike and your strong NO vote on TA 2023 have demonstrated you need more from Southwest Airlines.
Your action is the fuel moving process forward. Your TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee comes to you today with important updates on our plan to take your anger with us as we fight to get back to the table with the ultimate mission of getting you the Contract you have earned.
n Agreement in Principle has been reached between the TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee and the Company.
In multiple negotiation sessions throughout the week of May 30, the Negotiating Committee met and bargained with Southwest Airlines Labor Relations and Southwest Airlines Management in the presence of mediators from the National Mediation Board.
