TSAP Update for Teamsters at United Airlines

September 29, 2025

Dear United Airlines Teamsters, 

For several years, United Airlines has run a successful Tech Ops Safety Action Program (TSAP), giving members the opportunity to voluntarily report safety concerns without fear of punitive action. 

In mid-2024, a situation arose that was not clearly covered by the TSAP Business Manual, which contains guidance for union participation, resulting in disciplinary action against members who participated in the program. At the time, the union had no choice but to recommend that members pause their participation in both TSAP and the Line Operations Safety Assessments (LOSA) until differences with the carrier could be resolved. 

While those discussions took longer than anticipated, the eventual involvement of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ultimately helped bring about a fair resolution. Now, if a high-profile report or conflict arises that cannot be resolved by the Event Review Committee (ERC), a clear process exists to address and remedy it.   

As these concerns have been addressed, the union is once again encouraging members to participate in the TSAP and LOSA programs available at United Airlines. 

In Solidarity, 

Dave Saucedo
Director, Under-the-Wing
Teamsters Airline Division