SOUTHEAST REGION

A Local 591 Bylaws Amendment to Article IX, Section 5 was submitted by Local 591 President Gary Schaible. This proposal was unanimously supported by your Local 591 Executive Board. The Board fully recognizes the significantly greater work and time expectations for the five Local 591 Coordinator positions from when the Local was first chartered. In addition, your Local 591 Coordinators, like your Officers and Executive Board Members, are restricted from working any overtime, working any field trips, working any holidays, or working swaps to gain additional income. The raise, as President Schaible stated during the December National Membership Meetings, “is intended to right a wrong, and to recognize the extraordinary number of hours our five Coordinators put forth for our Membership. Your Coordinators put in far more time, not just during their ‘regular’ hours, that they are not compensated for.” The current January 2026 salary for a Local 591 Coordinator is $866.62 a month. This proposed Bylaw change, if it is affirmed by the Local Membership, would move their salary to $1,500 a month. Johnnie Benyard TWU Local 591 Recording Secretary

Go to www.twu.org for an application and for additional information and rules, including eligibility requirements. The deadline for all applications is April 27, 2026; no applications postmarked after this date will be accepted. No applications will be accepted by fax or email — there will be no exceptions. Winners of the scholarships will be determined by a public drawing, to be held in early June. Winners will be notified by mail 5–7 business days thereafter.

TWU Local 591 is supporting a national research effort aimed at strengthening the aviation maintenance pipeline and improving training pathways for future aircraft mechanics. We invite all AMTs to participate in a short, anonymous Job Satisfaction Survey that will help ensure future training reflects the lived experience of working aircraft mechanics.

January 2026 Safety Newsletter

On behalf of the Local 591 Executive Board, I want to extend our best wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a pleasant holiday season. We hope you are able to spend meaningful time with those most important to you.