Welcome to the Transport Workers Union Local 565 web site

Safety Chairman Erik Faria
	Education: Graduated 1984 Catholic High School Cardinal Hayes National Safety Counsel Member since 1994
	USAF: 1985-1988 Military Airlift Command C-130 Crew Chief Union: Hired with AA in 1988 at LGA/JFK as Fleet Service,1989 transferred to Aircraft Maintenance in LGA, 1990 transferred to DFW were I worked narrow body B check/terminal, 1991 transferred to SJU to help family and found myself getting involved with union as a AMT Steward. In 1992 transferred back to DFW were I worked wide body B check and Engine crew, 1995 became Steward were I also got involved as a safety Steward and was later asked to become Safety Chairman.
	Goal: My goals are to get a much better contract and to reduce the injuries of my fellow AMT's. You only have one life to protect and it is up to all of us to get the best information (PPE) we can out to our union brothers and sisters.
	Contact: erik.faria@twu565.org Cell: 817-988-0023

Safety Rep Doug Cohen
	Education: 2 years college
	Union: Shop Steward and Chief Steward. Elected September 1999.
	Goal: My goals are to take care of my family, and be worthy of them.
	Contact: doug.cohen@twu565.org Pager: 817.432.3976

Safety Rep Jim Germaine
	Education: Graduated from Athens High in 1974. Graduated from LCC with an A&P.
	Experience: Served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. 27 years of aircraft experience. 16 years with American Airlines.
	Goal: I became a shop steward to help make sure our guys receive fair treatment.
	Contact: jim.germaine@twu565.org Cell: 817-919-6157

Safety Rep Tom West
	Education: I have an Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
	Experience: I served 8 years USAR in Aviation Supply. I have worked in the aviation industry for 25 years, the majority of it with American Airlines.
	Goal: I became a shop steward because I felt we need people that can interface professionally with management when providing union representation.
	Contact: tom.west@twu565.org Cell: 817-800-7110

Each month your Local 565 Safety Representatives perform inspections both at the Terminal and Hangar. They complete a general walk around on all terminal areas inspecting the condition of safety equipment, fire bottles, serviceability and inspection dates. They also ensure emergency fire lanes are kept clear and Jet bridges are inspected for service ability and condition.

A general walk around of all the hangars is done to inspect the conditions of safety equipment such as fire bottles for condition and inspection dates. The Safety Representatives work to make certain that equipment is clear and free form obstructions.

Attending the following Safety Meetings:

Hangar: The hangar safety meeting is always held on the first Wednesday of each month. The issues brought forward are the result of the inspection accomplished on the 20th of the month prier. The meeting is normally held at the hangar (3) conference room at 8:30 AM. Manager Dave Mangone chairs the meeting. Also in attendance are Headquarters’ Occupational Safety Shelia Casinger, Facility Maintenance Manager John Schmotzer, Stores Manager Brenda Butler, Midwest Cleaning Services Manager Silvia Castillo, and TWUA

Local 576 Safety Rep Pam Winstanley.

Terminal: The terminal meeting is always held on the first Tuesday of the month. The issues brought forward at this meeting are terminal safety issues resulting from the safety inspection accomplished on the 20th of the month prier. The meeting is normally held in Mark Mullen’s Conference office at 8:30 AM. Aircraft Maintenance Manager Robert Garcia chairs the meeting. In attendance are Headquarters’ Occupational Safety Shelia Casinger, Facility Maintenance Manager Dennis Mariano and Midwest Cleaning Services Manager Kalim Anglada.

JSC: (Joint Safety Council)

The Joint Safety council normally meets on the second Wednesday of the month at either 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. This Committee addresses the safety issues that are not addresses thought the normal safety circles. This can also address issues that can be answered by another department at DFW.

APC: (Accident Prevention Council)

The meeting occurs the last Thursday of the month at the Yandry Conference Room times very. This committee addresses issues that are incapable of being addressed in normal safety circles or Joint Safety Meetings.

Your local 565 Safety Representatives are listed below. If you should have any safety related items, please feel free to contact them and they will assist you.

Safety Chairman Erik Faria

Safety Rep Doug Cohen

Safety Rep Jim Germaine

Safety Rep Tom West

565 Representatives