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Paused 2018 Local 4 Scholarship Winners At this morning's General Membership Meeting, winners and alternates were selected for the 2018 Local 4 Scholarship; and those names are: Read More... Region II Director Recall Referendum Region II Director Recall Referendum Notice In accordance with the AMFA Constitution, Article XV – Recall of National Officers, a referendum is being conducted regarding the recall of the Region II Director, Will Abbott. Read More... Download: Statement of Defense - Abbott.pdf , 20180718_Reg II Director_Recall_Referendum_Notice BBPost.pdf , Recall Petition for Reg II Dir - Nelson.pdf Local 4 Roadshow Schedule The AMFA – Southwest Technician Negotiating Committee has scheduled the following Contract Tentative Agreement Question and Answer Meetings to discuss the TA and to answer questions from the membership: Read More... Download: Roadshow Schedule Notice.pdf LMS Training Update Memorandum To:       AMFA-SWA Members From: Gene Painter, Assistant National Director Date: July 11, 2018 Re:     LMS Problems As you are certainly aware, the LMS training system is not working correctly. We have discussed this issue with Southwest and there has been little improvement. Read More... Download: 20180711_Memo_re_LMS_Problems-2.pdf AMFA-SWA TA Highlight Sheet Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association tentatively agree to modifications to the existing Agreement ending August 16, 2012, the following is what has been accomplished. See the attached PDF for highlights. Read More... Download: AMFA 2018 Highlight Sheet SWA TA June 27 2018 - Final.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: In July 2018 your officers and representatives were very busy at both Alaska Airlines (ASA) and Southwest Airlines (SWA). On July 19, 2018, 83.57% of the AMFA–ASA membership voted overwhelmingly to reject the AMFA- ASA and Virgin America (VX) Transition and Seniority Integration Agreements Package. 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: In July 2018 your officers and representatives were very busy at both Alaska Airlines (ASA) and Southwest Airlines (SWA). On July 19, 2018, 83.57% of the AMFA–ASA membership voted overwhelmingly to reject the AMFA- ASA and Virgin America (VX) Transition and Seniority Integration Agreements Package. 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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