I wanted to share a few updates from the base, including a new Enhanced Aircraft Turn Clean Program protocol coming to Houston, some recent discipline trends we’re seeing, a quick construction update at Hobby, and a few other Base and Union updates.
Per RBF 2026-24, Southwest Airlines Management has lifted the Emergency Sick Call Procedures (ESCP) effective 2100 Central Time on March 17, 2026.
Our TWU Local 556 Education Committee would like to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions during ESCP.
Matters regarding the virtual elimination of SIPs and clarification on premiums for the Optional Vision Insurance for the Regular Plan were taken to arbitration. Arbitrators have rendered decisions regarding both grievances.
Thank you to the Members who attended the first Membership Meeting of 2026 in Las Vegas.
TWU Local 556 is pleased to announce that after years of advocacy, we have successfully secured that the cabin jumpseat will be dedicated for Crew Members only — both Pilots and Flight Attendants.
