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Dear Members,
Webster says . . . Pro.pos.al\ noun(1653) 1: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration 2
obs: to engage in talk or discussion 3 a: something proposed : SUGGESTION
B: offer
Candi, Robin, Bob and I would like to thank all of you for your passion and enthusiasm during the initial stage of the uniform design process. That said, put down your pitch forks, spears, torches and (you know who you are) flaming fire batons. Yes, the pictures could have been better. Yes, the uniform pieces in those pictures do not fit the models properly. Yes, the lighting is really bad. Yes, not all of the proposed items are pictured. And yes, there is no way to tell which item is for inflight and which is for customer service. We have expressed our displeasure with the poor manner in which the pictures have been displayed and the unparallel concern shown by you.
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Question: I am a flight attendant based in **** (to prevent having to put this person in the witness protection program the domicile will not be published) and I wear my uniform as it is intended. We were all hired with the knowledge that we had to wear a uniform and I don't think it is fair to those of us wearing it properly that those who don't are not disciplined. As the MEC uniform chairpersons you and Candi have a responsibility along with the company to enforce the rules. My question to you is why aren't the company and your committee enforcing the rules that already exist?
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In defense of the design team the items depicted came directly from "the rack" and were not fitted to the models. The lighting was improperly placed for the pieces to be accurately displayed. Some of the pieces shown were not the intended items they were only used as examples (ie: tie and scarf). The intention of the steering committee was to communicate that the displayed pictures were conceptual. As indicated previously the pictures were examples of proposed colors, design and styles that are being considered, but are NOT the final uniform pieces.
Now for some rumor control and to give all of you an update. The steering committee recently had a conference call with the uniform Committee representatives from both East and West to discuss the direction of the uniform. The overall agreement was to review alternate options and
"start-over" a.k.a. tweaking. The marketing team and senior management, at the request of all of the members of the steering committee, will be meeting in the next few days to discuss and create the official corporate statement that will define and be the last word on the mantra "business casual." In a future eline we will outline the path and the ideas that this revamped process will follow. Stay tuned.
This is the part where we take questions from the audience:
First Question: I have a two-part question. 1) I would like to know who the sadistic person, most likely a male, who required women to wear heels. 2) I see a lot of women wearing flats and I would like to know what my shoe choices are and what the true policy is about heels?
Answer: Yes, I would have to agree with you that an evil man created high heels. It was purely to get even with women over the apple and rib thing. As for the company issued policy it says: The heel height must be at least 1 inch and a maximum of 3 inches (measured from the outside of the heel) . . . While on the aircraft, you may wear flat, dark blue or black dress shoes with the dress or skirt. You may wear flat shoes at all times with the pants . . . As a guide, consider these shoe types "off limits":
- Buckled shoes, spectators, suede, reptile skin, patent leather, T-strap, ankle strap, saddle, platform, sling back, open toe shoes, wedge, or any other cutout areas on shoes, including straps.
- Tennis-style shoes (canvas or leather), slipper-type (e.g., Isotoner), or Top- Siders.
- Deck shoes, ballerina slippers, or moccasins.
- Shoes with patterns or designs.
The exception to the rule regarding flats is a medical note from your doctor that states the reason you are unable to wear pumps. This note must be on file with the inflight department to be valid. More information about this subject may found in the Impressions of Excellence handbook section 2.7. Thanks for your question.
Second Question: I am a flight attendant based in **** (to prevent having to put this person in the witness protection program the domicile will not be published) and I wear my uniform as it is intended. We were all hired with the knowledge that we had to wear a uniform and I don't think it is fair to those of us wearing it properly that those who don't are not disciplined. As the MEC uniform chairpersons you and Candi have a responsibility along with the company to enforce the rules. My question to you is why aren't the company and your committee enforcing the rules that already exist?
Answer: Well, as the British would say "this is a sticky wicket" or in American terms "this stinks" ( I had planned to use another word there, but I would have been censored). First let me say that I congratulate you on wearing your uniform properly and I don't say that in a condescending way. Secondly, although Candi and I represent the MEC as the uniform chair we do not and never will have the jurisdiction to write fashion citations regarding the uniform. That is not the purpose of our committee and I really don't think you would want a member of the union that represents you to be dispensing discipline. We are here to try and prevent you from being disciplined. Please do not mistake the information provided from the uniform eline as a soap box for Candi and me to preach and scold you. Our intention is to inform the person asking the question, you and all who choose to read it what the current policy is so that you are informed of the company policy and possibly prevent an infraction. As for the company and the inflight department well I can't speak for them. If you like you could follow up your question through ask inflight on the HUB and
row23middle@usairways.com or you could ask your supervisor. Thanks for your question.
Well I guess that wraps up another edition. Thank you all for taking the time to get involved with this process. As many of you are aware, this is a huge undertaking. The uniformed groups make up about 70% of our company and there are a lot of people to have to please. Again Candi and I would like to thank you for expressing your likes, dislikes (and there were many), concerns, and most of all for expressing your support. We will continue to insure that your concerns and wishes are heard and taken seriously. Remember to make your thoughts heard by writing into
NEWLOOK@usairways.com. Fly Fast and Fly Safe.
Candi Covelli CCovelli@afausairways.org
Brian Morgan BMorgan@afausairways.org
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