Are you confused about how FMLA, medical leaves, or how the new Pink Contract provisions actually work? In this episode of AirWaves, TWU Local 556 Recording Secretary KeyAnder Early sits down with TWU Local 556 Board Member at Large and Union Leave Specialist Ann Claire Crawford to demystify the entire leave process. You'll learn the crucial difference between TFP and duty hours for FMLA qualification, how to properly protect your health insurance while away, and the incredible new parent benefits—including paid parental leave and extended bonding time—included in our Pink Contract. Don't risk your job or coverage by missing a critical deadline: Watch now to arm yourself with the facts and get the Union support you deserve!

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This week, AirWaves: News is back with more updates for Members on happenings at TWU Local 556. In this Friday, August 21, episode, hear about:

• The Executive Board’s meeting with high-level executives from Southwest Airlines, including the company’s COO, the VP of Air Operations, the Inflight VP and the VP of Labor Relations.
• Update on our group grievance case about using pass privileges while on a leave and a reminder of the Mid-year Grievance Update available to Members.
• And more!

Listen for the latest on:

• Full debrief of the rebid issue we experienced in July, and how will similar issues will be handled by the Company going forward
• KCM going to CMAP – the latest on the tech issues and how can Members protect themselves from being late
• New 35-minute report time for Max8/-800 going smoothly – learn what to do with those extra 5 minutes and how to keep your transportation in check
• Max7 is on its way – hear more on when we anticipate that model being added to the fleet
• Membership meeting is Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. CT