The resounding result of Members’ SAV earned us the opportunity to meet with our assigned mediators from the National Mediation Board. Please note that this meeting was not a bargaining session with Southwest Airlines: This was a private meeting with the Mediators to allow us to outline the many reasons why Members need Southwest Airlines to get back to the table now.
In this edition of Catching up with Local 556: Strike Authorization Vote Results, Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action, Nashville Domicile Executive Board Member, Bidding Timeline for the first quarter of the year, Scheduling Committee Stats, Top 35 by Base, Grievance Team Stats.
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.
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.
