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.