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In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555President Abilio Villaverde on the 27th TWU International ConventionPresident Abilio Villaverde talks about the upcoming 27th TWU International Convention September 15-19 in Las Vegas.He goes over the delegate nomination and election process, what to expect as a delegate, the importance of our Local having representation at the convention, and some inspiring moments he's experienced at past conventions. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal5552025-06-1908 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month with HNL Ramp Agents Mahealani Nauahi and Kamalani ParaanOur extended interview with Kama and Mahea on the importance of hula, preserving Pacific island history, how they talk story through their dance and advice for mainlanders visiting the islands. Watch the Heritage Month video from the TWU Local 555 Civil & Human Rights Committee here.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal5552025-05-2812 minThe Labor Exchange on KGNUThe Labor Exchange on KGNUKGNU Labor Exchange We Are Family with Abilio Villaverde TWU 555KGNU Labor Exchange - We talk to TWU 555 President Abilio Villaverde about his new children’s book about union solidarity, We Are Family. We also delve into what it takes to work in extreme conditions as ramp crew at some of the world’s busiest airports. [Book Link] 2025-04-2825 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Celebrating Black History Month with BHM Ramp Agent Tony SmithWe continue our Heritage Month Podcast Series on location in BHM with Ramp Agent Tony Smith. Tony talks about growing up in Birmingham during the civil rights movement, his ties to one of our country's civil rights heroes, the progress we've made and have yet to make, and what Black History Month means to him. Make sure you check out our Heritage Month Video with Tony as he takes us around to some of the most important locations in the fight for civil rights in Birmingham. https://youtu.be/iQ8Iiy2JNRE...2025-02-2112 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s5e05 Getting to Know: President Abilio VillaverdeIn an extended conversation, President Villaverde looks back at the highs and lows of 2024, and the gains the LEB has attained by working together in the first nine months.He also talks about the strength of our Local and the two issues that our Union must overcome as we grow our solidarity to its fullest potential. Watch the 2025 TWU Local President's Address to the membership here: https://ytube.io/43G1 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal5552025-02-1425 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s5e04 - Getting to Know: 1st VP Tony Slavings1st Vice President Tony Slavings talks about the role of 1st VP, the progress made and the benefits of building relationships with the new L.E.B. Members, and why it was so vital for the Education Committee to start the year focusing on Article 23 - Attendance.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal5552025-02-1314 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s5e03 Getting to Know: 2nd VP Bryan Gaulle2nd VP Bryan Gaulle on getting the call to run for higher service to his Union, the importance of listening before acting, the committees he liaisons, the role of the 2nd VP, and the biggest issues facing our Local moving forward in 2025.2025-02-1221 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s5e02 Getting to Know: Financial Secretary/Treasurer Jason SonnabaumJason Sonnabaum talks about his lifelong passion for organized labor, the duties of the Treasurer, challenges of the position, and his excitement over the future of the Local.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal5552025-02-1117 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s5e01 - Getting to Know: Recording Secretary Nicole SalinasRecording Secretary Nicole Salinas is In the Breakroom to talk about her rise as a union advocate, her first term so far, and the duties of the Recording Secretary.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal5552025-02-1017 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Announcement: Spanish Language C.B.A. (Gold Book Contract) Available NowWe are excited to announce the release of TWU Local 555’s first ever Spanish Language Collective Bargaining Agreement aka “the Gold Book Contract,” with an interview from the development team that brought this massive undertaking from conception to publication.    President of TWU Local 555 Abilio Villaverde, District 2 Representative Edgar Jimenez, Gold Book Negotiator and Civil & Human Rights Committee Member Jesus Gomez Garcia, and MCO Alternate Rep Khayan Martinez talk about the process, including the personal connection they had to this endeavor and why it will be beneficial for all of our Members for years to come.  2025-01-3016 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Michelle Garay - LAXOps Agent and Civil and Human Rights Committee Member Michelle Garay (LAX) is "In the Breakroom" to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month. Michelle talks about her family emigrating to the U.S. from Nicaragua, finding her community, building a family, and the importance of how immigrant values contribute to the strength and prosperity of TWU Local 555 and the United States. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555 *music by MusicRevolution & Jamendo2024-10-0319 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e09 - Getting to Know: District 1 Rep George DavisGet to know George Davis from BWI who is serving his first term as District 1 Representative. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-10-0309 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e13 - Getting to Know: District 9 Rep De Mon MurphyDe Mon Murphy is the elected Rep for District 9, the newest district for TWU Local 555. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-08-1609 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e12 - Getting to Know: District 8 Rep Sam ConteGet to know Sam Conte, the newly elected Rep from District 8 after years of serving as the alternate. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-08-1510 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e11 - Getting to Know: District 5 Rep Mark KoudelkaMark Kouldelka-SAT is the newly elected Rep from District 5. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-08-1411 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e10 Getting to Know: District 2 Rep Edgar JimenezEdgar Jimenez, the District 2 Representative from MCO, talks about the early days of his first term. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-08-1311 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e09 - Getting to Know: District 1 Rep George DavisGet to know George Davis, who is serving his first term as District 1 Representative. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-08-1309 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Celebrating Pride Month with Ray Perez Pitstick - SAN (part 2)The show is on the road in SAN to talk with Ramp Agent Ray Perez Pitstick as we honor Pride for the "In the Breakroom x Heritage Month" series. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-06-2612 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Celebrating Pride Month with Ray Perez Pitstick - SAN (part 1)The show is on the road in SAN to talk with Ramp Agent Ray Perez Pitstick as we honor Pride for the "In the Breakroom x Heritage Month" series. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555⁠ *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-06-2616 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Canh Tran-SEAIn the Breakroom on the road in SEA to talk with Ramp Agent Canh Tran as we honor the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our Local, our communities and the country. Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-05-2305 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Larry Fisher-LASIn the Breakroom with LAS Ramp Agent Larry Fisher as we honor the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our Local, our communities and the country. Website: ⁠⁠www.twu555.org⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠TWU Local 555⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠TwuLocal555⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@TWULocal555⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠@TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2024-05-2308 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom - State of Our Union 2024 with President Randy BarnesPresident Randy Barnes talks about the State of Our Union in 2024. Website: ⁠www.twu555.org⁠ Youtube: ⁠TWU Local 555⁠ Facebook: ⁠TwuLocal555⁠ Instagram: ⁠@TWULocal555⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠@TwuLocal5552024-03-0432 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555President Randy Barnes on survey participation, next steps for negotiations, & a holiday messagePresident Randy Barnes talks about the Member participation in the recent survey, the next steps for the Negotiating Committee, and a message for the Members on the holiday season. Sign up for Text Message updates from your Negotiating Committee ⁠here⁠ Website: ⁠www.twu555.org⁠ Youtube: ⁠TWU Local 555⁠ Facebook: ⁠TwuLocal555⁠ Instagram: ⁠@TWULocal555⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠@TwuLocal555 2023-11-2109 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Your Negotiating Committee Announces the Post Tentative Agreement SurveyYour Negotiating Committee announces the release of the Post Tentative Agreement Survey with details on how to participate and why Member involvement is so important. Sign up for Text Message updates from your Negotiating Committee here Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWULocal555 X/Twitter: @TwuLocal5552023-10-1814 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555LEB Officers on the T.A. Vote and What's NextLocal Executive Board Officers react to the Tentative Agreement vote, the Member turnout, the upcoming survey, and what the Local needs from its Members. President and Chief Negotiator Randy Barnes, 1st Vice President Jerry McCrummen, 2nd Vice President Albert Barbosa, Treasurer Jessica Hayes, and Recording Secretary Juan Cordova. Sign up for Text Message updates from your Negotiating Committee here Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWULocal555 X/Twitter: @TwuLocal5552023-10-0219 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Negotiating & Election Committee's Phone Bank InformationNegotiators Ed Green and Melvin Baker are joined by Roy Nabors of the Election Committee to talk about the phone banks going on this week at the TWU Local 555 office. Negotiating Committee Phone Bank: Tuesday 0830-1700, Wednesday 0830-1100a central Election Committee Phone Bank: Tuesday 0830-1700, Wednesday 0830-11:59a central. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWULocal555 X/Twitter: @TwuLocal5552023-09-1804 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555President Randy Barnes on TWU Local 555 Tentative Agreement with Southwest AirlinesPresident and Chief Negotiator Randy Barnes announces a Tentative Agreement with Southwest Airlines. Please watch the comprehensive overview of the Redline Agreement from your Negotiating Committee on our YouTube channel at this link. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWULocal555 X/Twitter: @TwuLocal5552023-08-1504 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e10 Getting to Know Your Committees: Safety and Health (part 5)In the final episode for now with your Safety and Health Committee we continue talking about the most pressing issues facing the committee and our members and ways they attack those problems. Thanks to Co-Chair: Karl Mager (TPA)  Co-Chair: Steve Riley (DTW)   Rudy Del Real (MDW)  Dina Enders (LAS)  Dan Hilton (PIT) & Randy Smith (PHX) Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2023-04-2510 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e09 Getting to Know Your Committees: Safety and Health (part 4)In this episode, we talk about the hot-button issues, the concerns they see and hear about the most from our members, and what they are doing about it. Co-Chair: Karl Mager (TPA)     Co-Chair: Steve Riley (DTW)   Rudy Del Real (MDW)                 Dina Enders (LAS)                      Dan Hilton (PIT)                         Randy Smith (PHX) Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2023-04-2115 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e08 Getting to Know Your Committees: Safety and Health (part 3)In this episode we meet the entire committee and what inspired them to fight for the safety and health of our members. Co-Chair: Karl Mager (TPA)     Co-Chair: Steve Riley (DTW)   Rudy Del Real (MDW)                 Dina Enders (LAS)                      Dan Hilton (PIT)                         Randy Smith (PHX) Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2023-04-2010 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e07 Getting to Know Your Committees: Safety and Health (part 2)In this episode, we learn from the Safety and Health Committee about the resources that should be available in your station and are available at the TWU555.org website. Co-chairs Karl Mager and Steve Riley also talk about what to do if they aren't and the importance of tracking data and trends on safety problems. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2023-04-1915 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e06 Getting to Know Your Committees: Safety and Health (part 1)We talk with Co-chairs Karl Mager and Steve Riley about their history with the committee, how the committee fits into the chain of command within the Local and the Company, and the Safety and Health Committee's mission statement. Stick around for the end of the episode for a question we want each member to know the answer to! Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2023-04-1809 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Emergency Pod: 03/22/23 President Randy Barnes on Company-Paid Parking AnnouncementPresident and Chief Negotiator Randy Barnes on the Tentative Agreement reached on Article 18 regarding company-paid parking for all members. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *intro music by Out to the World by Epidemic Sound2023-03-2303 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e05 Getting to Know Your Committees: F.L.O.C. Future Leaders Organizing Committee part 5"Future Organizing" We end FLOC Week on a high note talking about the committee using all of its tools to help TWU Local 555 define the "Organized" in "Organized Labor."   Your Future Leaders Organizing Committee: Chair & Board Liaison D.C. Chriss-MDW, Founder and Co-Chair Chris Lampe-MCI, Co-Chair Nicole Salinas-DAL, Recording Secretary Daja Ruiz-PHX, Social Media Coordinator Cypress McFadden-BWI, Zach Urgento-ALB, Michael Crouch-TPA, Chalmers Tyler-MDW, and Mike West-SEA.  (FLOC'er Justin Prellwitz-LAS had a scheduling conflict and will join us in a future interview) Join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428933321400243 Website: www.twu555.or...2023-01-0607 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e04 Getting to Know Your Committees: F.L.O.C. Future Leaders Organizing Committee part 4The "Future Leaders" episode!  The committee talks about the resources available to them, the collaboration with other locals, and the steps they take to make sure that in the "Future," every TWU Local 555 member is a "Leader."  Your Future Leaders Organizing Committee: Chair & Board Liaison D.C. Chriss-MDW, Founder and Co-Chair Chris Lampe-MCI, Co-Chair Nicole Salinas-DAL, Recording Secretary Daja Ruiz-PHX, Social Media Coordinator Cypress McFadden-BWI, Zach Urgento-ALB, Michael Crouch-TPA, Chalmers Tyler-MDW, and Mike West-SEA.  (FLOC'er Justin Prellwitz-LAS had a scheduling conflict and will join us in a future interview) Join their Facebook Group: https://www.fac...2023-01-0507 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e03 Getting to Know Your Committees: F.L.O.C. Future Leaders Organizing Committee part 3Part one was "Leaders" Part two was "Committee" You can see where we're going with this......Let's talk "Organizing" in part three. Your Future Leaders Organizing Committee: Chair & Board Liaison D.C. Chriss-MDW, Founder and Co-Chair Chris Lampe-MCI, Co-Chair Nicole Salinas-DAL, Recording Secretary Daja Ruiz-PHX, Social Media Coordinator Cypress McFadden-BWI, Zach Urgento-ALB, Michael Crouch-TPA, Chalmers Tyler-MDW, and Mike West-SEA.  (FLOC'er Justin Prellwitz-LAS had a scheduling conflict and will join us in a future interview) Join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428933321400243 Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 2023-01-0411 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e02 Getting to Know Your Committees: F.L.O.C. Future Leaders Organizing Committee part 2In episode one, we met the Chairs of F.L.O.C. Now let's meet the rest of the committee.... Your Future Leaders Organizing Committee: Chair & Board Liaison D.C. Chriss-MDW, Founder and Co-Chair Chris Lampe-MCI, Co-Chair Nicole Salinas-DAL, Recording Secretary Daja Ruiz-PHX, Social Media Coordinator Cypress McFadden-BWI, Zach Urgento-ALB, Michael Crouch-TPA, Chalmers Tyler-MDW, and Mike West-SEA.  (FLOC'er Justin Prellwitz-LAS had a scheduling conflict and will join us in a future interview) Join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428933321400243 Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: T...2023-01-0308 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s3e01 Getting to Know Your Committees: F.L.O.C. Future Leaders Organizing Committee (part 1)In the Breakroom with F.L.O.C -Your Future Leaders Organizing Committee: Chair & Board Liaison D.C. Chriss-MDW, Founder and Co-Chair Chris Lampe-MCI, Co-Chair Nicole Salinas-DAL, Recording Secretary Daja Ruiz-PHX, Social Media Coordinator Cypress McFadden-BWI, Zach Urgento-ALB, Michael Crouch-TPA, Chalmers Tyler-MDW, and Mike West-SEA. Join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428933321400243 https://www.facebook.com/groups/428933321400243/ Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2023-01-0208 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Emergency Pod: 12/29/2022 "It's not about the weather" with President Randy BarnesPresident Randy Barnes covers: The Local's preemptive actions in advance of Southwest's meltdown, "Was it a weather issue?" "Was it a staffing issue?" Station and District Representative reports, States of Operational Emergency,  guaranteeing premium pay for all members during the holidays, and member's safety above and below the wing. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 Music: Intro: Out to the World from Epidemic Sound 331801349 Outro: Music Revolution 475206040 2022-12-3015 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s2e07 Getting to Know Your Committees: Veterans (part 3)In the Breakroom with your Veterans Committee: Chair Charli Bilodeau-MHT, Victor Zilinskas-MDW, Sheena Belton-FLL, and Antwain Strickland-ATL. Join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twu555vc Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Learn more about Honor Flights: https://www.honorflight.org/ Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2022-11-0910 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s2e06 Getting to Know Your Committees: Veterans (part 2)In the Breakroom with your Veterans Committee: Chair Charli Bilodeau-MHT, Victor Zilinskas-MDW, Sheena Belton-FLL, and Antwain Strickland-ATL. Join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twu555vc Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2022-11-0813 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s2e05 Getting to Know Your Committees: Veterans (part 1)In the Breakroom with your Veterans Committee: Chair Charli Bilodeau-MHT, Victor Zilinskas-MDW, Sheena Belton-FLL, and Antwain Strickland-ATL.  Join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twu555vc Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2022-11-0718 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Emergency Pod: 10/20/22 Economic Priorities in Negotiations Survey with President/Chief Negotiator Randy BarnesPresident and Chief Negotiator Randy Barnes announces the next survey regarding "Economic Priorities in Negotiations." He also talks about previous surveys conducted by your Negotiating Committee, their purpose, and what the committee does with the data.   Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555 Intro music: Breaking World News Logo 2 by Aleksei Gorobetc via Adobe Stock Outro music: Dominating 2 Stinger by Bobby Cole via Adobe Stock 2022-10-2008 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s2e04 Getting to Know: Your Negotiating Committee (part 3)It's the final part of our three-part conversation with the Negotiating Committee.  President and Chief Negotiator Randy Barnes, Chuck Cerf, Melvin Baker, Ed Green, Jesus Gomez, and Robbie Gadd continue their conversation with Communications Coordinator Eric Peterson. In this episode, the committee answers the questions you might be wanting to ask, the questions you're asking in your breakrooms, and the common questions they receive via email at NegotiatingCommittee@twu555.org It's a segment we hope becomes a regular feature on the podcast so please make sure you subscribe and share the show. It's available on S...2022-07-1512 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s2e03 Getting to Know: Your Negotiating Committee (part 2)In the second of our three-part series with your Negotiating Committee, President and Chief Negotiator Randy Barnes, Chuck Cerf, Melvin Baker, Ed Green, Jesus Gomez, and Robbie Gadd continue their conversation with Communications Coordinator Eric Peterson. The committee talks about their personal high and low points of the negotiations so far, the progress they've made, and the importance of having an open dialogue with the members during the process.   Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org2022-07-1320 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s2e02 Getting to Know: Your Negotiating Committee (part 1)In the first of our three-part series with your Negotiating Committee, President and Chief Negotiator Randy Barnes, Chuck Cerf, Melvin Baker, Ed Green, Jesus Gomez, and Robbie Gadd sit down with Communications Coordinator Eric Peterson. They explain Section 6 negotiations and the process involved, their goals for this contract, their background in the Local, and why they wanted to be part of the committee. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 2022-07-1115 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Emergency Pod: 05/28/22 Proposed By-Laws ChangesPresident Randy Barnes, 1st Vice-President Jerry McCrummen, and 2nd Vice-President Albert Barbosa go into detail on the proposed by-laws changes and your opportunity to vote on those changes at the District Membership Meetings.   They talk about the role of the by-laws and the procedure for making changes. Finally, they go step-by-step through each of those changes, the need for making them, and how members can have their vote and voice heard.   STAY SAFE...UNITED...INVINCIBLE! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and ne...2022-05-2845 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Emergency Pod: 05/22/22 President Randy Barnes & Second VP Albert BarbosaPresident Randy Barnes and Second Vice-President Albert Barbosa talk about Side Letter of Agreement Ten that was just signed. They also have details on a new Work Rule Interpretation and how to get involved in the District Membership Meetings that are being held over the next month.   STAY SAFE...UNITED....INVINCIBLE! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 Twitter: @TwuLocal555  ...2022-05-2234 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s2e01 Getting to Know Your Committees: EducationWe sit down with your Education Committee members and talk about the mission of the committee, the background of its' members, the role of technology in educating the local, and more!  This episode is dedicated to committee member Emory Marshall, a PHL Ops agent who passed away after the taping of this interview. Rest in Peace Emory. STAY SAFE...UNITED...INVINCIBLE! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: T...2022-03-0330 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Emergency Pod: 01/28/22 TWU Local 555 President Randy Barnes on Company's Agent Compensation PlanPresident Barnes goes "In the Breakroom" with his reaction to the Company's announcement Thursday, January 27, 2022. He talks about their plan to increase wages for steps 1-4, targeting certain cities for increased compensation, retaining new hires, and what this means for our membership.   STAY SAFE...UNITED...INVINCIBLE! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay  2022-01-2924 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555SPECIAL: SWA Vaccine InformationEducation Committee members Juan Cordova and Khyle Leong talk about SWA Vaccine Information *music by bensound.com2021-12-1704 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e08 - Getting to Know: District 8 Rep Abilio VillaverdeIn the final episode of the "Getting to Know: District Rep" series we talk to Abilio Villaverde.  Representing District 8, Abilio definitely has the largest district by area with the expansion to Hawaii.  He talks about representing the new stations in the Aloha state, staffing issues, especially how they relate to DEN which has really been affected since the pandemic, and finally the importance of building camaraderie with your brothers and sisters off the clock. Thanks for listening to this series, and we are excited to bring you more content on a regular basis so make sure you SU...2021-12-1611 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e07 - Getting to Know: District 7 Rep James BarrettJames Barrett has been representing members as either a station or district rep for 23 years. We talk to J.B. about evolving with the times as a rep, some important parts of the contract and G.O.M. to constantly brush up on, some great advice for new hires and overcoming challenges representing his brothers and sisters during the pandemic. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU...2021-12-1509 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1s06 - Getting to Know: District 6 Rep Tyler CluffDistrict 6 Representative Tyler Cluff is In the Breakroom and we talk about his long history of leadership positions in the Local, why educating the district is a constant and evolving process, AND the most important.  Tyler also talks about some of the things District Reps do for the members that you would never think would be part of the job description and we are lucky for it. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: w...2021-12-1410 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1s05 - Getting to Know: District 5 Rep Yolanda LongFirst-term rep from District 5 Yolanda Long is In the Breakroom. We talk about her campaign and keeping campaign promises, the importance of social media, and representing the Local's oldest district.  Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2021-12-1412 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e04 - Getting to Know: District 4 Rep J.P. LoregnardGreat talk with District 4 Representative J.P. Loregnard from ATL. We talk about his history with the Local, what he learned in his campaign loss versus his election win,  a really great piece of advice that all junior and senior agents can benefit from, and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts where you can find previous episodes and new ones will automatically download. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 *music by Skilsel f...2021-12-1011 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e03 - Getting to Know: District 3 Rep Dan ChrissWe welcome District 3 Representative Dan Chriss from MDW.  Friends call him D.C. so call him D.C. because he's everybody's friend!  We talk about the benefits of getting involved with the Local early in your career, the continued importance of making station visits, and taking advantage of opportunities for the members to have some fun and friendly competition like the bowling tournament he hosted earlier this year.  Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 F...2021-12-0912 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e02 - Getting to Know: District 2 Rep Karl MagerIn episode 2 we are getting to know Karl Mager. Karl is in his second term as District 2 Representative and we'll talk about what he learned from his first term, the importance of communication, and what it's like representing one of the Local's fastest-growing districts.  Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay2021-12-0807 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555s1e01 - Getting to Know: District 1 Rep Marwyn HughesWelcome to TWU Local 555's new podcast!  In the first episode, we introduce you to the show and talk with District 1 Representative Marwyn Hughes from BWI Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Website: www.twu555.org Youtube: TWU Local 555 Facebook: TwuLocal555 Instagram: @TWU555 *music by Skilsel from Pixabay 2021-12-0609 minIn the Breakroom with TWU Local 555In the Breakroom with TWU Local 555Coming Soon!A brand new podcast from TWU Local 5552021-10-1800 minThe Wrong \'UnThe Wrong 'UnIndia vs England, Day 2, 1st Test - "India loves Nick Knight"🇮🇳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿2️⃣ 1st Test. Day 2. India come back with a vengeance. Well not really. It was England who returned with yet more impressive batting, and Ollie, Max, Sach and Bertie give you the rundown of everything the day had to offer.  We're here for the second course in a potential 20 course meal of daily podcasts. So if we were in a posh tasting menu we're still in the canapes. Much like this Test match as everything is about to get interesting. England post 555-8 at the close of play and soon it will be the job of Virat Kohli's men to try and match it on a pit...2021-02-0621 min