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Dear Members,
From the Hanger
...FAQ part two
Questions, questions,
questions......Have a question? Ask it. It's the only we to get the
answer.
Q: How much money do I get to spend on uniform pieces?
A: You get $850.00 to spend on the items of your choice, but you are
required to purchase 1 apron and 1 tie/ 1 scarf (tie/scarf will be
required uniform items for transatlantic/ transpacific). |
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| What do the
individual garments cost? |
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| 1. Unit Costs |
Male |
Female |
| Two-Button
Jacket |
$80.50 |
$75.95 |
| Zip Jacket |
$41.45 |
$39.50 |
| All-weather
Coat |
$117.25 |
$116.50 |
| Raincoat |
$39.50 |
$38.95 |
| Long Sleeve
Shirts |
$22.70 |
$20.15 |
| Short Sleeve
Shirts |
$20.60 |
$19.15 |
| Zip-front
Sweater |
$33.25 |
$31.70 |
| Mock Sweater |
$21.25 |
$23.70 |
| Shell Sweater |
N/A |
$18.70 |
| Pants |
$42.35 |
$34.75 |
| Belt |
$12.25 |
$11.75 |
| Tailored Top |
N/A |
$35.25 |
| Skirt |
N/A |
$30.95 |
| Zip Dress |
N/A |
$54.25 |
| Serving Apron
with name (FAs only) |
$9.25 |
$14.25 |
| Ties |
N/A |
$8.95 |
| Scarves |
N/A |
$13.25 |
| Polo (CSAs
only) |
$13.50 |
$14.50 |
| Skort |
N/A |
$44.75 |
| Vest |
$31.65 |
$29.90 |
Q: Can I be fitted and try things on
at the Men's Wearhouse?
A: Yes and no. You can have ONLY your measurements taken at the Men's
Wearhouse. After you receive your measurements you will need to go
online and place your own orders. If you wish to try the uniform pieces
on you must attend one of the fit lines.
Q: Where are the uniforms being made?
A: TwinHill has a number of vendors that they use to construct their
products which are based overseas. Several of you have asked why the
union would allow this and specifically where overseas are the products
made. First, AFA can only voice our desire to have the uniform pieces
made in the USA by union members. However, the final decision lies in
the hands of the company. As for the "overseas" issue TwinHill has a
number of vendors in various global locations that are making our
product. Some vendor locations are in Central America, China, and
Eastern Europe to name a few. It is noteworthy to state that the
contract the company has with TwinHill and any company the makes uniform
items for US Airways must meet specific guidelines (no child labor,
proper working conditions, proper pay for region) that must be
maintained or risk the loss of the contract.
Q: Will we be fitted or just trying clothes off the rack?
A: You will be trying clothes off the rack that will be fitted for size
(i.e.: S-XXL, 00-18, 32-44) After you have been fitted by size you will
place your order online. While placing your order you can select the
option to have your pants hemmed prior to delivery. However, other items
will have to be done through your tailor or you may have them done at
the Men's Wearhouse for a fee. Should an inordinate amount of tailoring
be required you must have prior authorization from your supervisor.
Please keep in mind that contractually you can be reimbursed by the
company for alterations. To do so you must attach all receipts and file
an expense report with your supervisor. Please make copies for your
records. Also note that alterations must comply with company guideline
standards or they will be denied. If you have questions or are uncertain
the best policy is to ask before you alter.
Q: I am on a Medical LOA (Leave of Absence) and I will not make the
fittings. What should I do about getting my uniform?
A: You will need to contact your supervisor a few weeks prior to your
return, if possible, once you have a concrete date of return. Ask them
to mail you a catalog or give you the TwinHill website address so you
will have an opportunity to view the uniform line prior to beginning
your order. Your supervisor can assist you in ordering your items via
the website. Please keep in mind that you will have $850.00 to spend
towards your new uniform pieces. If you are capable to do so you may
attend the fittings as a walk in to see and feel the clothing so that
you have an idea in advance of what you would like to order on your
return to work.
Q: I am a Furloughed/VPLOA flight attendant. How do I go about
getting fitted and ordering my uniform pieces?
A: Please refer to the above answer. This will also apply to you.
Q: I am a flight attendant for US Airways Express. Where do I get
fitted and what is my allotment?
A: Allotments will vary per carrier. Wholly owned carriers, PSA and
Piedmont, will have access to the entire line of uniform items as
mainline. However the contract Express carriers will only be given a
predetermined uniform selection that was chosen by management. The
allotment value for full time PSA flight attendants are as follows:
Male- $466.00 / Female- $526.00 (includes core uniform and all weather
coat). Full Time Piedmont flight attendants are as follows: Male-$623.00
/ Female- $586.00 (includes core uniform and all weather coat). The
dollar values were determined according to each carriers current
contract agreement. As for your fitting location US Airways mainline
management has informed us that they will only be able to accommodate
you through one of the US Airways mainline locations. Just go to theHUB
or awaCompass and schedule your 15 minutes of fame. The PSA and Piedmont
Express in-flight management have been advised of the locations and
dates as well as the latest US Airways express specific related
information.
Q: Fifteen minutes seems like a small amount of time to be able to
try on items. What if I need more time?
A: When you are scheduling your fit line appointment you can only book a
fifteen minute fitting. If you think you will need additional time the
fit line personal will do their best to accommodate you, but please keep
in mind your fellow employee who has the next fifteen minutes after you.
We strongly suggest that you take some time to preview your catalog and
have an advance list of items that you would like to order and the items
that you think might require a fitting. This will greatly help the fit
line personal in assisting you and will reduce the time needed to try on
uniform items.
Q: Why does my first name have to be on the apron? Isn't that a
safety issue? Is there an option to order it without?
A: I will answer the third part of your question first. No. Now to the
second part. No. And, finally the first part. The original concept was
to have our names on the wings as well as the apron, but after much
discussion and the realization of cost to produce all new wings that
idea was dropped and the company chose to apply the current in-flight
policy of USA West by displaying our names on the aprons which is
believed will promote better customer interaction and in-flight service.
It also will eliminate the need for additional hardware costs (name
badges) that our currently worn by flight attendants that fly
transatlantic. Please keep in mind that nicknames will not be accepted
when making your order ( i.e. Hey Miss, Stewardess, Hey You, Glamour
less, etc.).
Keep those questions coming. Candi and I will continue to answer them
with part three, four and five, if necessary, of our From the Hanger Q &
A. Remember, be informed with the facts not the rumor. See you at the
fittings!
AFA MEC US Airways Uniform Chairs
Brian Morgan BMorgan@afausairways.org
Candi Covelli CCovelli@afausairways.org
LEC Chairs:
Heather Santello BOS council 69
Marianne Totin CLT council 89
Greg Knouse CLT council 89
Candi Covelli PIT council 40
Brian Morgan PHL council70
LGA council 82 - TBA
Sandy Needle DCA council 41
Stephen
Smith DCA council 41
(To reach your local council representative please contact your local LEC office)
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