Member Notice
Member Notice: Charlene Carter v. Southwest Airlines Company and Transport Workers Union of America Local 556
Important Update Regarding Grievances
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.
Read the Room, Respect Our Contract: Protecting Your Boarding Rights
Southwest Management needs to read the room — and read and respect our Contract.
Austin DEBM Appointment: Education, Advocacy, Support
The TWU Local 556 Executive Board appointed Austin-based Flight Attendant Allison Quinones to serve as the Austin Domicile Executive Board Member (DEBM).
Compliance Checks
The Union is aware of the excessive gate checks, audits, and uniform compliance checks. We want to make it clear that although the Company has the right to “manage,” we find it unacceptable that the frequency and blatant disregard for our work group is being targeted. With that being said, we encourage you to take the following measures. In addition to filling out a LINK form on your IEFB, the Union would like to gather as much data as possible. Please take some extra time to submit your experience to the Union
Deceived, Devalued, Disrespected
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.
