Jan 29, 2024 | Negotiations, News, Union Business
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.
Jan 26, 2024 | News, Union Business
Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action We have taken our Strike Authorization Vote (SAV) with an overwhelming YES, and now is the time to keep the pressure on. On February 13, 2024, we will lock arms with our Union families to send the clear message that Flight...
Jan 23, 2024 | Negotiations, News, Union Business
SAV Results – History Made! You made this happen – 17143 of you made your voice heard! The results, 98% YES, send a strong message of solidarity to Southwest Airlines Management. We will do whatever it takes to get a Contract that recognizes our...
Jan 16, 2024 | News, Union Business
Winter Storm Heather Winter Storm Heather and an arctic blast in the Northeast have brought gusty winds, ice, and snow across the US this week. Southwest Airlines has begun the day with over 600 cancellations. Crew Scheduling has advised your Union that overall,...
Jan 10, 2024 | Grievance Committee, News
Phone Issues While on Reserve As we have communicated previously, TWU Local 556 is aware of the numerous calls not being received from Crew Scheduling while sitting Reserve. We immediately reached out to Crew Scheduling when the missed calls first began, asking them...
Jan 6, 2024 | News, Safety Committee
Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 Incident As you may have heard, an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 experienced a rapid decompression due to an emergency exit door plug separating from the aircraft. TWU Local 556 Safety Committee has been in contact with Southwest Airlines in...