TWU Local 556

The Passenger called her his “angel” during the flight. Shortly after landing, he became unresponsive.

For Flight Attendant Nina Castro, what happened next brought years of training into focus. Her Crew, along with two nurses on board, worked together to help save the Passenger’s life.

On this episode of AirWaves, Nina joins CISM Chairperson Eileen Rodriguez to share the experience, the emotional reunion that followed and what she wants fellow Flight Attendants to know about being prepared—and receiving support from her Union and others afterward.

A powerful reminder of the safety work Flight Attendants do and the importance of looking out for one another.

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Registration for the October Town Hall at 1300 CT is now open. This is an opportunity to connect directly with Union Leaders, ask questions, and join the conversation in a more casual, virtual setting than a traditional Membership Meeting. You can submit questions in advance to TownHall@TWU556.org.

Members can register here: twu556.org/webinar-regist…

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the TWU Future Leaders Organizing Committee (FLOC) met in Washington, D.C., to focus on on grassroots labor mobilization, to empower and educate Union workers across the airline, transit, and rail industries. TWU Local 556 was proud to represent our Flight Attendants and sharped our skills to help organize to help others.

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The latest Airwaves: Union News Edition is here! 1st Vice President Sam Wilkins and 2nd Vice President Josh Rosenberg share updates on Union governance, leadership and financial planning—and what these mean for Members.

Stay connected: Mark your calendar for the October 29 Town Hall and November 13 Membership Meeting.

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In a special episode of AirWaves: The TWU Local 556 Podcast, Flight Attendant and TWU Local 556 Member Alex Jeffers shares her breast cancer journey.

Her story is completely unexpected: While volunteering in the DEN lounge during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Alex was inspired to pay closer attention to her own breast health. A self-exam led her to discover a lump — and began a journey through diagnosis, treatment and, eventually, a return to the aircraft.

🎧 Listen to Alex’s story on AirWaves and share it. You never know who may need to hear it. AirWaves can be watched or listened to on our YouTube channel or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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