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Paused AMFA National 2018 Survey Notice In accordance with Article IX, Section 3 of the AMFA Constitution, the National Executive Council is conducting the annual survey of the AMFA membership. This survey is being conducted by the internet, and all active members in good standing may participate. Read More... Download: AMFA National Survey notice.pdf Happy Veterans Day! Dear Local 4 Active Military and Veterans, We would like to recognize you, our members who have so bravely served our country. Those of us who have not served will never completely understand the sacrifices you and your families have made to protect us and provide us the freedom each of us enjoys every day. Read More... Local 32 Member needs help To: AMFA Membership From: Ken Patrick, Local 32 ALR Date: 10/30/2018 Re: Go Fund Me for Mike Saipaia To AMFA Membership, One of our Appearance Technicians in Phoenix, Mike Saipaia, has been dealing with diabetes for quite some time. He currently has a medical condition with one of his feet that requires him to be off of it completely for 8 weeks. Read More... 2018 LEC Officer Election Notice    ELECTION NOTICE!!! This is an official notice of the 2018 LEC Officer Election! The 2018 AMFA Local 4 Officer Election is being conducted in accordance with the Local 4 Bylaws and the AMFA Constitution. This Officer Election will be conducted through the Ballot Point Election Services voting system. Read More... Download: 2018 LEC Officer Election Notice.pdf AMFA-SWA Negotiation Update #69 Update #69     October 11, 2018 Dear AMFA Brothers and Sisters: The Negotiating Committee is providing this update to the AMFA Membership at Southwest Airlines. This report is the only official authorized source of negotiating communications by the Committee. Read More... Download: 20181012_SWA_AMT_Neg_Update_69 (1).pdf

SWA AMT Contract Fact Sheet Series The AMFA Negotiating Committee will begin issuing Fact Sheets pertaining to the AMFA-SWA Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Contract Negotiations. We will start this Fact Sheet series by listing the articles and items that remain to be resolved: Read More... Download: AMFA_SWA AMT Neg Fact Sheet 5 Art 15 Wage Rates.pdf , 20161101 AMFA-SWA AMT Neg Fact Sheet 1 REV1.pdf National Director Update Dear Members: Can you believe Christmas is just 54 days away and 2019 is just around the corner? October has again been a very busy month across the Association. I have looked back at all the station visits we have accomplished to date in 2018: 24 system-wide to visit with our Alaska Airlines membership, 13 system-wide to visit with our Southwest Airlines (SWA) membership, as well as multiple video conferences. Thank you to those who have helped in security escorts and acting as Driving Miss Daisy Read More... January 2017 Compliance Report Awareness has been raised regarding damage to cargo panels as there are several maintenance documents that direct Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to inspect the cargo compartment panels for damage. The primary concern when inspecting these panels is the aspect of fire containment. The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) gives damage limitations and should be consulted when investigating any damage that has been noted. At Southwest there are maximum damage limits within the B737NG AMM for damage that may be repaired. Attention to tape condition is also important in sealing the cargo compartments to minimize the oxygen amount. Read More... Download: 20170214_Compliance_Reminder_Misc[1].pdf SWA Vote of No Confidence AMFA Leadership Cast Vote of “No Confidence” in SWA VP of Maintenance Operations Citing Degraded Supervisory Maintenance Culture and Pressure to Subordinate Safe Maintenance Practices as Reason for Vote Centennial, Co. Read More... Download: SWA Vote of No Confidence Aug 2016[1].pdf Important Member Info Dear AMFA–SWA Members: As you know, AMFA is currently engaged in collective bargaining with Southwest Airlines pursuant to the Railway Labor Act (RLA). The RLA mandates that the parties are required to refrain from “self help” until released by the National Mediation Board (“NMB”) from mediation and a thirty-day cooling off period has expired. This means that during the negotiating process Southwest is prohibited from initiating a lockout or unilaterally changing the terms of our collective bargaining agreement. Southwest is also prohibited from implementing a divide and conquer strategy based on direct negotiations with our members. Based on our determination that Southwest has violated its legal obligation in this regard, we have commenced litigation against the carrier in federal court. Read More... Download: Nat Dir to SWA Mmbrs - 2-11-17.pdf AMFA Smartphone App Now Available!! AMFA is proud to introduce the New AMFA Smart Phone App! Here you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association including the Facebook and Twitter feeds. The AMFA App is available in both Apple and Android formats. To download the app click here from your smartphone or navigate to the following from your smartphones browser http://apps.unionactive. Read More...

SWA AMT Contract Fact Sheet Series The AMFA Negotiating Committee will begin issuing Fact Sheets pertaining to the AMFA-SWA Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Contract Negotiations. We will start this Fact Sheet series by listing the articles and items that remain to be resolved: Read More... Download: AMFA_SWA AMT Neg Fact Sheet 5 Art 15 Wage Rates.pdf , 20161101 AMFA-SWA AMT Neg Fact Sheet 1 REV1.pdf

National Director Update Dear Members: Can you believe Christmas is just 54 days away and 2019 is just around the corner? October has again been a very busy month across the Association. I have looked back at all the station visits we have accomplished to date in 2018: 24 system-wide to visit with our Alaska Airlines membership, 13 system-wide to visit with our Southwest Airlines (SWA) membership, as well as multiple video conferences. Thank you to those who have helped in security escorts and acting as Driving Miss Daisy Read More...

January 2017 Compliance Report Awareness has been raised regarding damage to cargo panels as there are several maintenance documents that direct Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to inspect the cargo compartment panels for damage. The primary concern when inspecting these panels is the aspect of fire containment. The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) gives damage limitations and should be consulted when investigating any damage that has been noted. At Southwest there are maximum damage limits within the B737NG AMM for damage that may be repaired. Attention to tape condition is also important in sealing the cargo compartments to minimize the oxygen amount. Read More... Download: 20170214_Compliance_Reminder_Misc[1].pdf

SWA Vote of No Confidence AMFA Leadership Cast Vote of “No Confidence” in SWA VP of Maintenance Operations Citing Degraded Supervisory Maintenance Culture and Pressure to Subordinate Safe Maintenance Practices as Reason for Vote Centennial, Co. Read More... Download: SWA Vote of No Confidence Aug 2016[1].pdf

Important Member Info Dear AMFA–SWA Members: As you know, AMFA is currently engaged in collective bargaining with Southwest Airlines pursuant to the Railway Labor Act (RLA). The RLA mandates that the parties are required to refrain from “self help” until released by the National Mediation Board (“NMB”) from mediation and a thirty-day cooling off period has expired. This means that during the negotiating process Southwest is prohibited from initiating a lockout or unilaterally changing the terms of our collective bargaining agreement. Southwest is also prohibited from implementing a divide and conquer strategy based on direct negotiations with our members. Based on our determination that Southwest has violated its legal obligation in this regard, we have commenced litigation against the carrier in federal court. Read More... Download: Nat Dir to SWA Mmbrs - 2-11-17.pdf

AMFA Smartphone App Now Available!! AMFA is proud to introduce the New AMFA Smart Phone App! Here you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association including the Facebook and Twitter feeds. The AMFA App is available in both Apple and Android formats. To download the app click here from your smartphone or navigate to the following from your smartphones browser http://apps.unionactive. Read More...

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