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Catching Up With 556, January 2025

As we enter 2025, the Communications Committee encourages you to make this the Year of Involvement.

Involvement doesn’t require a full-time commitment or Contract expertise—it begins with something simple: showing up. Whether we’re talking about that knowledgeable Member you go to with all your questions, Shop Stewards, Committee Chairpersons, or Executive Board Members, all of them can trace their origins back to the decision to show up and participate in their Local Union. Did you know that showing up for your Local Union benefits our communities, the aviation industry, and the entire Labor movement?

New Orleans Update

The TWU Local 556 Executive Board has constantly communicated with Southwest Airlines NOC after last night’s incident in New Orleans. CISM has been notified, and we can confirm that all crews have been accounted for. Our Union and the Company are working closely to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.

Update On Lisa Wilson

I hope this message finds you well. I want to update you on Lisa Wilson, the Recording Secretary, who has been an invaluable part of our Union.

Emergency Sick Call Procedures Update #2

Your Union recognizes those who are sick/ill and the additional burden ESCP requirements put on you. We have continued to advocate for ESCP to be lifted as soon as possible. Management has committed to updating us on when they will lift the ESCP. We also must advocate for and protect those who are working over this holiday season.