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Red-Eye Flying

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*Update: Red-Eye Flying
*Reminder: Last Day Late Premium & Late Return Override
*Reminder: Ratification Bonus Installment #2

FAA CHEP of Southwest Airlines

On July 23, 2024, TWU Local 556 was made aware that the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) would be performing a Certificate Holder Evaluation Process (CHEP) of Southwest Airlines. The CHEP is an audit which holds an in-depth examination of the Company. This audit is similar to the audits from the past. This audit is industry standard and Southwest has complied with these before. This particular CHEP is focused on Flight Operations given recent safety events. This safety audit will not affect Flight Attendants or the performance of our duties.

Hot Cans Meeting

On July 11, 2024, Chris Click, Michael Massoni, Elizabeth Leapley, Michele Moore, and Ray Presnall represented TWU Local 556 in a Meeting with high-level leadership of Southwest Airlines, including Rachel Loudermilk, Justin Jones, Wally Devereaux, Matt Sampson, and Steve Murtoff. Additionally, Provisioning was represented by TWU Local 555 President Abillio Villaverde, Vice President Bryan Gaulle, and Safety Chairperson Karl Mager. At this Meeting, TWU Local 556 delivered a strong and determined message that the exploding can issue had reached a critical tipping point, and demanded definitive actions and changes, along with a clear timeline for these changes, to which the Company could be held accountable.

Attendance Enhancements and More

30 Second Review:
Article 32: Attendance Enhancements
Article 32: Banking Points
Article 35: Hotels & Transportation
Update: Workday Form – 130 TFP
Resolution: Vacation Pay on Leave of Absence

Your Pay Chart

30 Second Review:
How to Read Your Pay Chart
Contract 2024 Rates of Pay
Electronic Report Sick (ERS) Enhancements
Workday Forms 130 TFP
New Language – Floating Vacation Weeks