Navigating the high-stakes world of summer flying can be exhausting, but understanding your rights under the fatigue policy is crucial for staying safe and protected on the line. In this episode, Jannah Dalak, a Flight Attendant and Member of the Fatigue Review Committee, chats with TWU Local 556 Secretary KeyAnder Early to break down everything from identifying cognitive or emotional signs of exhaustion to the exact steps for reporting fatigue to scheduling. You’ll learn how the committee conducts a seven-day look-back to distinguish between operational and non-operational causes in this non-punitive, voluntary safety program. Whether you are tackling your first red-eye or managing back-to-back pairings, this discussion offers practical tips to help you perform your duties safely and confidently.

AirWaves: The TWU Local 556 Podcast returns with Episode 3, featuring conversations focused on the many ways TWU Local 556 supports Members both personally and professionally. TWU Local 556 Second Vice President Josh Rosenberg hosts the episode, which guides listeners through two meaningful discussions centered on care, resilience and opportunity. Eileen Rodriguez joins the podcast to discuss Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), the peer-support resources available to Flight Attendants following traumatic or stressful events on and off the job, and why emotional support matters. Scholarships Committee Chair Genesis DaVoy shares information about scholarship opportunities available through TWU Local 556 and explains how investing in education continues to strengthen Members and their families.

AirWaves: The TWU Local 556 Podcast returns with Episode 2, featuring conversations designed to keep Members informed, connected and empowered. Co-hosts Sam Wilkins, TWU Local 556 First Vice President, and Allison Quinones, Austin Domicile Executive Board Member, welcome listeners back for discussions on two topics impacting Flight Attendants every day. Kurtis Beggs of the 556 Professional Standards Committee, shares practical guidance for navigating difficult conversations both at work and in everyday life. Grievance Committee’s Marcy Vinyard explains how the grievance process works, what protections Members have under the Contract, and how the Union helps defend Flight Attendants across the operation.

In this inaugural AirWaves episode, TWU Local 556 Members Kay Hogan, Valerie Christensen and Kendra Famiglio reflect on the origins and evolution of TWU Local 556, sharing stories from the early days as Flight Attendants of Southwest Airlines. Their insights reveal how the union grew from fighting for basic respect and uniforms to securing industry-leading contracts, while Flight Attendant Paul Egger from the Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) talks about the confidential support FADAP offers to Members and their loved ones who are facing substance challenges. This episode celebrates the Union’s powerful legacy and available resources that strengthen community and resilience among Flight Attendants.