Uniform Committee


The MEC Uniform Committee shall bring to the Company's attention any uniform material known to be highly flammable, uncomfortable, impractical, or unsafe. It shall request that the dangerous material be replaced in accordance with the agreement.

Uniform Pre-Order - What's the scoop?
Q: Does the company have to pay for alterations for our replacement uniforms?
 A: Yes, per Section 19 of our contract the company must bear the cost of all alterations to fit replacement uniforms. If you pay out of pocket, you can submit for reimbursement via company business expense form. The company has contracted with Nordstrom's for a discounted rate for flight attendants, if that is an option in your area.
Q: I read that pre-merger Delta Flight Attendants are on a uniform point system, and now they get to roll their leftover points into the next year. That doesn't seem fair, since we only get our complete uniform replacement every two years. Am I missing something?
A: Here's the Deal: No, but PMDL FAs are. Somewhere upwards of $300 or more, actually, when compared to value of pre-merger Northwest Flight Attendants' company-paid CONTRACTUAL UNIFORM REPLACEMENT every two years. Pre-merger Delta Flight Attendants receive 150 uniform points per year. Each point equals one dollar. Let's compare. If a male PMDL Flight Attendant orders a singe-breasted replacement jacket ($96.50 or 96.5 points) and one pair of pants ($45 or 45 points), he'll have a whopping 8 ½ points left to roll over. He can charge extra pieces to his credit card, without payroll deductions. PMNW FAs are contractually provided complete core uniform replacement with multiple ensemble options, regardless of price increases, every two years. (See Male Replacement Uniform Order Forms HERE and Female Replacement Uniform Order Forms HERE.) Calculate how much cash your contract saves you.
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P.S. To prevent production or shipping delays during next year's planned hiring, it is recommended you fax replacement preorders by October 29, when the pre-ordering window closes.

The Summer Rules

 - for more information read CBA Section 19 - Uniforms

1. No outer garment required in the terminal (you don't even have to carry it), as long as you have your wings and summer shirt on.
2. No outer garment required on Domestic flights in any class of service (includes HNL, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean).
3. HOWEVER, you MUST wear an outer garment on International flights in BE service. And on International flights the Purser has the discretion to require outer garments for boarding and deplaning in all classes of service.
4. There are International contractual exceptions for wearing of outer garments in "hot climates" during the Summer.

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Uniform Committee Description

A. SCOPE
The Uniform Committee is responsible for the following:
1. This Committee will work with the Company during uniform development and changeover.
2. This Committee will report any problem areas in existing and proposed uniforms.
3. This Committee will keep informed of all work on proposed uniforms and make recommendations to the Company on behalf of the membership.
4. This Committee will monitor the NWA Flight Attendant Manual and its revisions in the areas of appearance and uniforms.
B. POLICY
1. The MEC Uniform Committee will establish proposals for consistent appearance standards to be considered by the Company and will work to avoid or abolish any standard which is discriminatory, demeaning or unreasonable.
2. The MEC Uniform Committee shall bring to the Company's attention any uniform material known to be highly flammable, uncomfortable, impractical, or unsafe. It shall request that the dangerous material be replaced in accordance with the agreement.

UNIFORM ARBITRATION/MEDIATION