Jun 30, 2023 | News, Newsletter, Union Business
Catching Up with Local 556 With the arrival of summer, we are greeted with warm weather, sunshine, and the opportunity to soak up some much-needed vitamin D. However; we are also faced with the challenges that come with this season, including hurricanes, weather...
Jun 5, 2023 | Grievance Committee, News
COVID 19 Grievance Settlement The Union is pleased to announce we have reached a settlement to address the majority of our outstanding COVID-19 group grievances. These group grievances ensured: No Flight Attendant was terminated due to vaccination status. Continued...
Jun 2, 2023 | Negotiations, News, Union Business
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.
Mar 15, 2023 | Negotiations, News, Union Business
TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee Update #67 Your Only Official Source of Factual Information The TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee met with the Company in a series of negotiating sessions that took place virtually March 7-10, 2023. It’s important for Members to...
Mar 8, 2023 | Negotiations, News, Union Business
Thank you, Members, for making your voices heard Negotiations Committee TWU Local 556 Negotiation Committee The views contained herein do not necessarily represent those of TWU Local 556 or TWU International. The purpose of this email communication is intended only to...
Mar 6, 2023 | News, Safety Committee
Southwest Airlines Flight 3923 Havana Evacuation WU Local 556 was notified on Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, of an incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 3923 HAV-FLL. The aircraft encountered multiple bird strikes causing a shutdown of one of the engines, which...
