![]() ![]() Southwest continues to evolve, serving more than 90 destinations, and expanding its footprint in big markets like New York City and Washington, D.C. It’s a big year for Southwest, as the airline introduces its legendary brand to international destinations the repeal of the Wright Amendment is within sight and the integration of AirTran Airways operations is on track to be completed later this year. “The Heart emblazoned on our aircraft, and within our new look, symbolizes our commitment that we’ll remain true to our core values as we set our sights on the future.” “Our collective heartbeat is stronger and healthier than ever, and that’s because of the warmth, the compassion, and the smiles of our People,” said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. ![]() The new look puts the airline’s Heart on display, showcasing the strength of the nearly 46,000 Employees Companywide-whose dedication can be felt by every Customer each time Southwest Airlines connects them to what’s important in their life. The airline proudly unveiled a new aircraft livery, named Heart One, airport experience, and logo. Southwest Airlines introduced a modern new look to its iconic brand today (September 8) at an event dedicated to its Employees. The company issued this statement this morning: ![]() The first aircraft to be repainted is the pictured Boeing 737-8H4 N8642E (msn 42525) (above) delivered new on August 6, 2014. Pursuing all avenues for resolution – including legal actions such as filing for mediation and member activities including aninformational picket the Union will conduct on September 27 – will help make clear the need for a new CBA that modernizes the working conditions of almost 18,000 flight attendants.Southwest Airlines (Dallas) today officially unveiled this new livery, theme and logo in a special ceremony this morning in Dallas despite some images being leaked, probably from where it was painted in Victorville, CA. Any agreement reached by the TWU Local 556 and Southwest Airlines in mediation will then be voted on by the membership of TWU Local 556. In filing for a federal mediator from the National Mediation Board, TWU Local 556 is demanding productive dialog with Southwest Airlines in the process of negotiations. The RLA provides for the prompt and orderly resolution of collective bargaining disputes in the railroad and airline industries, imposing a duty on the parties “to make and maintain agreements….to avoid any interruption to commerce or to the operation of any carrier…” Inherent in this is the responsibility of both parties to come to the negotiating table and engage in collective bargaining through direct negotiations. Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), which governs the negotiations, contracts do not expire but rather become amendable.Members of TWU Local 556 have worked under our current CBA for almost four years after it became amendable, despite repeated attempts by the Union to engage in productive bargaining with management. TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee has made the decision to file for mediation in its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations with Southwest Airlines. Statement from Lyn Montgomery, president of TWU Local 556, on July 27, 2022: ![]()
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