Flight attendants say American’ Sick Leave Policy Discriminates Against Women
FEB 22, 2019 | Paul O’Donnell | Dallas News | Read Article
The airline didn’t address The Dallas Morning News’ question about whether any flight attendants have been disciplined or fired since the policy went into effect.
The flight attendants won support Friday from the company’s pilots union.
"From an inclusive workplace perspective, myopic policies like this do not reflect a caring, compassionate and empathic leadership style and only undermine the company’s core goal of making culture a competitive advantage," said Capt. Dennis Tajer, communications committee chairman for the Allied Pilots Association, which represents 15,000 American Airlines pilots.
"American Airlines’ draconian sick point system just won’t fly," he added. "Our flight attendants understand that when they’re sick, they need to stay home and get well, rather than delaying their recovery and exposing fellow crew members and passengers."
The flight attendants union has been at odds with the nation’s largest airline for the last several years over everything from pay and the sick leave policy to a new scheduling system and uniforms that caused rashes and headaches among its members.
American Airlines Amended Uniform Lawsuit Hits at Carrier Hard
OCT 9, 2018 | Lewis Lazare | Chicago Business Journal | Read Article
At least one of the recommendations made in the report also suggests the Twin Hill uniforms present a serious health issue.
That recommendation states: “Remove employees with physician-diagnosed health problems related to the uniform from exposure, and retain pay and benefits for these employees.”
Attendance Policy Presidential Grievance Submission
SEP 27, 2018 | Read Submission
Attendance Policy Presidential Grievance
AUG 16, 2018 | Read Grievance
American Airlines Uniform Lawsuit Bolstered by New Hazard Evaluation
JAN 17, 2018 | Lewis Lazare | Chicago Business Journal | Read Article
In blunt language, the amended lawsuit alleges of the uniform problems: "This matter also involves a concerted effort — at the highest levels of American’s corporate organization — to fraudulently cover up dangers posed by these uniforms. From first wear test in 2015 to this day, American has falsely portrayed the Twin Hill uniforms to its entire workforce as having been proven safe. But the facts that American knew prior to the rollout as well as after the rollout, including testing performed on its behalf, show that American knew that its claims about the safety of the uniforms were patently false — and remain so."
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Report
JAN 10, 2018 | Read Report
Appendix to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Report
JAN 10, 2018 | Read Appendix
APFA FAQ Regarding Uniform Testing by American
SEP 18, 2017 | Read FAQs
APFA Uniform Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
FEB 27, 2017 | View Facts
APFA Uniform Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
FEB 2, 2017 | Read the FAQs
New Uniforms Presidential Submission
JAN 26, 2017 | Read Submission
American Airlines’ Employee Memo Details Chemicals in New Uniforms
OCT 27, 2016 | Lewis Lazre | Chicago Business Journal | Read Article
The memo, co-signed by Fernand Fernandez, AA vice president global marketing; Suzanne Boda, senior vice president hubs; and Hector Adler, vice president flight service, said "a small number of our colleagues have reported allergic reactions to certain pieces of the uniforms" and went on to note that anytime AA hears concerns about the safety of employees, it acts quickly to investigate.
The memo ended by urging employees to first launder the new uniforms to "mitigate potential allergic response." The memo’s three co-signers also noted "we want you to look good and feel proud of our new image, but most importantly your safety and comfort is paramount."
Toxic Termination 