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Voting Information
Posted January 25, 2012
The TWU Local 556 Board of Election would like to remind you that it's not too late to cast your vote on the Seniority List Integration Tentative Agreement. If you have questions about the voting process or if you need to obtain your account information for voting, please contact VoteNet Solutions.
VoteNet Solutions: 866-984-3125, 202-716-9713 or 202-207-0520
Charges Against TWU 556 Member
Posted January 15, 2012
On January 5, 2012, a Trial Committee convened at the Renaissance Hotel in Dallas, Texas to consider the charges
that a TWU Local 556 Member had violated Article XIX Sections 5 (a), (d), (f) and (n) of the TWU
International Constitution and TWU Local 556 Bylaw Article IV (c), and/or engaged in conduct unbecoming a
Member of our Union. Click here to read more.
 January Live Broadcast Replay Now Available
Posted January 14, 2012
The TWU TV Live Web cast recorded January 10, is now available. Thom answered questions submitted by Flight Attendants mostly about the SLI T.A... You will be able to view the entire recorded broadcast or simply select the topics that interest you. Click here to tune-in to TWU TV!
Excedrin and No-Doz Products Recalled
Posted January 12, 2012
Over-the-Counter Drug Recall; Crewmembers at Risk for Inadvertently “Flying Under the Influence
Novartis Consumer Health company officials on Sunday recalled Excedrin and No-Doz products with expiration dates of December 20, 2014, or earlier as well as Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products with expiration dates of December 20, 2013, and earlier because of broken or chipped tablets.
These products may contain whole or partial pills of strong pain-relieving opiates that could cause Crewmembers to fail drug tests. Before taking any of these medications, it is recommended that Crewmembers verify the products are not included in the recall by referring to their Web site.
TWU Local 556 Seeking Communications Coordinator
Posted January 11, 2012
TWU Local 556 is currently looking for a new Communications Coordinator. The role of the Coordinator is to oversee all Union communications to ensure our message is consistent, effective, and relevant. This position works closely with the TWU Local 556 President, the Executive Board, and other Committee Chairs. Soon, under this new Coordinator's guidance, we will be opening part-time positions for videographer, photographer, Web master, and writers; however, the coordinator should be willing to learn these jobs, and able to step in to complete the necessary duties. The new Coordinator should be familiar with or be willing to learn Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, and Final Cut Pro/Express. Interested persons should email a copy of their resumé to communications@twu556.org, with the subject line of Application for Coordinator Position. If you have questions, please call Kyle Whiteley at 773-575-7425. Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2012.
 Seniority List Integration Agreement Reached
December 26, 2011
Transport Workers Union Local 556, the Association of Flight Attendants Council 57, Southwest Airlines, and AirTran Airways are pleased to announce we have reached a Seniority Integration and Transition Agreement for the full integration of AirTran Flight Attendants into Southwest Airlines.
This agreement has been approved by both the TWU Local 556 Executive Board and the Master Executive Council of AFA 57, and will now be placed before the Southwest and AirTran Flight Attendants to vote on. TWU and AFA will be conducting educational events and providing resources through all available communication methods. Please take the time to review all material, and if you have any questions, let us know. It is our goal to make sure that all Flight Attendants have the information they need to make an educated vote.
The SLI Teams of both Unions worked hard to reach an agreement that recognizes the contributions of all Flight Attendants, meets the fair and equitable requirement of federal law, and preserves the Culture of Southwest Airlines. Most importantly, this Tentative Agreement gives our Members the opportunity to vote on our future as opposed to resorting to the uncertainty of the decision of three arbitrators who would never have to live under their decision, and on which we would not get to vote.
Additional information will be available in the next few days. Thank you for your patience and support.
View the Seniority List Integration Tentative Agreement information here.
Absenteeism RBF Information
On September 30, Inflight Management released an RBF announcing that, in an effort to address perceived sick leave abuse, they will begin holding meetings with Flight Attendants to address patterns that may be of concern to Inflight Leaders. While Management has stated that the meetings are not intended to accuse or discipline, but to inform, please remember that you should take a Union representative to any mandatory meeting with Management.
If you are contacted for a meeting to address your attendance, please immediately contact your Union Office at 800-969-7932 to schedule Union representation.
Here's what our Contract says about mandatory meetings:
Article 19. 1. H. If a Flight Attendant is pulled from a Trip or Reserve Day to attend a mandatory meeting, the Flight Attendant will receive her/his Trip Pay or Reserve guarantee. A Flight Attendant who is required by the Company to attend a mandatory meeting on a day when she/he is scheduled off duty will be paid four (4.0) TFP. A Flight Attendant who is required by the Company to attend a mandatory meeting immediately preceding or immediately following a duty period will be paid one (1.0) TFP. Except as outlined in Paragraph C above, if a Flight Attendant is pulled for a mandatory meeting and the Company cancels the meeting the day prior, the Company Convenience Pull bar will be removed immediately to allow the Flight Attendant the ability to pickup and/or trade. Should the bar not be removed, the Flight Attendant will be paid four (4.0) TFP.
Article 27. 17. Management will inform Flight Attendants of their right to have a Union Representative present at any mandatory meeting.
 TWU Local 556 Closes Facebook Group -
Opens New Page
The TWU 556 Facebook group was originally set up as a way to get information to our Membership in a timely way, but due to the constantly changing Facebook options, it was opened up for Membership postings and comments. Your Union leadership hoped this would encourage Membership discussion on important issues that affect us as Southwest Flight Attendants.
Sadly, it has turned into a page of backbiting and personal attacks, and most recently, several group Members forwarded postings from this group to Management, which has caused more than one Member to face discipline. This simply cannot happen on a Union site. Therefore, this Facebook group will be deleted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 1 p.m.
Your Union has created a new page (a format that is used by most businesses on Facebook) here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ TWU-Local-556/192737024112371. This page, which you must "Like" in order to receive updates in your newsfeed, will be informational only. No comments or Member posts will be allowed. Protecting all our Members' interests is, and will continue to be, TWU Local 556's number one priority.
Further comments or postings to the old Facebook group will be removed at the first available opportunity by the moderators. We hope you'll "Like" us on the new Facebook page.
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