BWI April E-Connection
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I hope all is well with you, and this email finds you in good spirits. Baltimore is running smoothly this month. I will be hosting this month’s virtual roundtable, offering two sessions for you to attend. Spring has sprung, and along with that come April showers. Which could translate to storms and weather delays. Below, you will see an important tool to help you calculate your Duty Day or your Extended Ground Time during any delays you may encounter. Also, in this E-Connection, you’ll find some important dates to mark your calendar. CISM will be in the Lounges to assist Members during the week of May 11-15, 2026, with a new scheduled service to Anchorage, Alaska, an opportunity to contribute to your community, an important PIN Black Out day, and a paid holiday to remember.
30-Second Review
- BWI Roundtable
- April Town Hall
- TWU556 App Calculator
- Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
- Mark Your Calendar
BWI Roundtable
Double Session on Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Who: All Members are invited to attend.
What: Talk to Melissa, your BWI DEBM.
When:
- AM Roundtable 1000 Central Time
- PM Roundtable 1800 Central Time
April Town Hall
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1100 Central Time
Are you looking for a laid-back and casual discussion? A Town Hall meeting is just that. The Town Hall is a virtual meeting that lasts for one to two hours. There will be an open discussion with Questions and Answers. Just so you know, the session will be recorded for viewing later if you are unable to attend. Note: There will not be a financial presentation, as those are limited to our formal Membership Meetings.
Registration is now open!
Membership Meeting
The next scheduled All Base Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1100 CT. The official meeting notice may be found on the Union Administration page of our website.
TWU556 App Calculator
Your TWU556 Connect App (Apple) (Google) is loaded with all kinds of information from Union News to contact information and your Contract. One feature it has is the calculator to help you cross check your Duty Day and Extended Ground Time pay.
Duty Calculator: Ensure your workday meets FAA requirements and understand your rights to rest and benefits under your contract.
Extended Ground Time Pay Calculator: Determine additional pay for extended ground time between flights, ensuring proper contractual compensation.
Check out the TWUesday Tidbit reel posted to our official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok earlier this week for a visual walkthrough of these calculators. Know your options and exercise your rights when days go long, or rest seems short.
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The 2026 NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Led by our Unionized Siblings in the National Association of Letter Carriers, alongside those represented by the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, this effort has grown into the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Letter Carriers collect non-perishable donations along their routes to support local food pantries. Residents can participate by leaving a bag of food next to their mailbox for collection.
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Mark Your Calendar
The Month of May
- Asian American Pacific Islander Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 1: International Workers Day
- May 1: 3% Contractual Raise Day
- May 10: Mother’s Day
- May 15: Service to Anchorage, Alaska (ANC) begins.
- May 25: Memorial Day (Paid Holiday and PIN Black Out Day)
- May 28: Membership Town Hall
If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at mgrube@staging1.twu556.org.
In Unity,
The views contained herein do not necessarily represent those of TWU Local 556 or TWU International. The purpose of this email communication is intended only to educate and inform TWU Local 556 Members. It is not intended to officially establish or clarify past practice, Contract language, or grievance/arbitration positions. It is therefore not to be utilized or relied upon by any person or party as evidence of the Union’s position on any past practices, Contract language, grievances/arbitrations, or any other disputes or issues between TWU Local 556 and Southwest Airlines.