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Paused 2018 LEC Election Notice October 13, 2017 To all Local 4 members: The nomination period and willingness to serve form periods have concluded for our upcoming 2018 LEC Election. We will have an election for the position of President. Read More... Download: 2018 LEC Election Notice.pdf Primary AMFA-SWA ASAP ERC Election Results Primary AMFA – SWA ASAP ERC Representative Election Results Votes for the Primary AMFA – Southwest Airlines (SWA) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Event Review Committee (ERC) Representative Election were tallied October 10, 2017. TrueBallot Inc. Read More... Download: 20171010_Primary_SWA_ASAP_Results[1].pdf GMM Notice Our next GMM is scheduled for Tuesday September 26, 2017 at ATL, BWI, and MDW, with our Business meeting beginnig at 0630 CST. These meetings will take place in ATL, at the Country Inn & Suites ATL North, 1365  Hardin Ave. Atlanta, GA; at BWI break room nearest the clock, and at the Holiday Inn Midway 6624 S. Read More... Compliance Reminder On July 13, 2017, Southwest terminated an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) for deviating from “all required procedures included in MT 735-00-01.” The letter of termination indicates that the Company relied on surveillance tape to determine that the AMT may have allowed a second mechanic to sign for work that the AMT had performed: “security video evidences that a second AMT did not enter the area of the flight crew oxygen cylinder and therefore, required processes and/or procedures of MT 735-00-01 were not completed.” Read More... Download: 20170919_Compliance Reminder to SWA Members_Non-Compliance Awareness[1].pdf 2018 LEC Election Nomination Notice September 15, 2017 LOCAL 4 LOCAL OFFICER ELECTION NOMINATION NOTICE AMFA Local 4 is accepting nominations for the positions of Local 4 President, Secretary, and Safety and Standards Chairman. The duties for these positions can be found in Article XVIII of the AMFA Constitution and Article III of the Local 4 Bylaws. Read More... Download: 2018 LEC Election Nomination Notice.pdf

AMFA Local 4 2016 LEC Election Results The 2016 AMFA Local 4 Officer Election Results are in and have been witnessed and certified by Ballot Point Services. Read More... Download: AMFA Local 4 2016 LEC Election results.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: The National Executive Council (NEC) continues our efforts to achieve the best communication practices to reach our member including emails and push notifications as well as website, Facebook, and Twitter posts. The NEC also continues to conduct station visits throughout the system. We would like to thank everyone who continues to help with transportation and escorts at each station. Read More... Download: 201709 ND_Monthly_Update_Oestreich[1].pdf 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 August 1, 2016 – On the heels of the Southwest Airlines historic system meltdown, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) has joined with the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA) in conducting a vote of “No Confidence” in SWA Executives, particularly its Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly and Chief Operating Officer Mike Van de Ven. 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...

AMFA Local 4 2016 LEC Election Results The 2016 AMFA Local 4 Officer Election Results are in and have been witnessed and certified by Ballot Point Services. Read More... Download: AMFA Local 4 2016 LEC Election results.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: The National Executive Council (NEC) continues our efforts to achieve the best communication practices to reach our member including emails and push notifications as well as website, Facebook, and Twitter posts. The NEC also continues to conduct station visits throughout the system. We would like to thank everyone who continues to help with transportation and escorts at each station. Read More... Download: 201709 ND_Monthly_Update_Oestreich[1].pdf

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 August 1, 2016 – On the heels of the Southwest Airlines historic system meltdown, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) has joined with the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA) in conducting a vote of “No Confidence” in SWA Executives, particularly its Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly and Chief Operating Officer Mike Van de Ven. 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...