Issue 1 - November 2005
...the US Airways MEC Uniform Newsletter
November 23, 2005
Uniform Meeting-16 November 2005 US Airways Corporate
Headquarters PHX
First and foremost I would like to introduce myself and my
fellow colleagues representing the MEC of US Airways East and
West. We are as follows:
Brian Morgan, MEC Uniform Co-Chair US Airways East. I am based
in PHL Local Council # 70. I am a twelve-year Flight Attendant
and have been the council #70's uniform chair for ten years. You
may reach me at [email protected]
Candi Covelli, MEC US Airways Uniform Co-Chair East. Candy is
based in PIT Local Council #40. Candy is a thirty three-year
Flight Attendant and has served council # 40 in various
capacities including the Safety Committee and Grievance
Committee. You may reach Candy at [email protected] or
[email protected]
It is my pleasure to introduce to the US Airways East family two
wonderfully talented and hardworking Flight Attendants.
Robyn Walters, MEC US Airways Uniform Co-Chair West. Robin is
based in PHX Local Council #66. Robin serves as Co-Chair of the
Uniform Committee and has done so since its inception at America
West Airlines two years ago. She also currently works with the
Grievance Committee. You may reach Robin at [email protected]
Bob Spinner, MEC US Airways Uniform Co-Chair West. Bob is based
in PHX Local Council #66. Bob also serves as Co-Chair of the
Uniform Committee since its inception at America West Airlines
two years ago. He was a member of the EOW team that qualified
America West Airlines for the Hawaii service this December. He
will also be a part of the team to perform the proving runs. You
may reach Bob at [email protected]
Candi and I would like to thank both Robyn and Bob for their
enthusiasm, hard work and friendship. We look forward to working
with you both on this adventure into a new future for US
Airways.
As the first of the target groups to meet with management, I was
very impressed with the members that were involved and their
desire and willingness to have online personnel involved from
the inception. Ron Cole began the introductions and informed the
MEC Uniform Co-Chairs that the company was looking to us to lead
the way in the creation of a combined uniform. He made clear the
desire of the company to move quickly on the new uniform with a
goal of presenting to Sr. Management initial selections by late
January 2006.
Ron Cole and Kevin Jackson presented the concept of the new US
Airways look. They informed us the look will be "Corporate
Casual" and will meet the "seven terms." The "seven terms" are:
1) Simple and uncomplicated
2) Fresh
3) Confident with energy
4) Comfortable
5) Present a friendly feel
6) Reliable in wear and quality
7) Value driven.
Your MEC Chairs were asked to present our concept for a combined
uniform look with this concept in mind. We reviewed the pro and
con's of our respective uniforms. We were asked to provide
feedback and suggestions about concepts for a uniform utilizing
the corporate casual branding. Many items were discussed
including the importance of US Airways International presence
and the need for maintaining a corporate look (tie option) for
this market. However, a tie-less option may be the norm on all
domestic flights. We also reviewed potential new casual shirt
designs for both men and women. Keep in mind that a dress shirt
is also being looked at for those who will be wearing a tie.
Blazer and sweater options as well as the core shell of the
uniform including color were also discussed.
All of the uniform items remain open for discussion. The current
US Airways dress issue was heavily discussed with some potential
solutions. The objective is to reduce unnecessary items that
aides in the reduction of cost for stocking the uniform and
enable the company to refocus those savings for a higher quality
of uniform.
Kevin Jackson informed the MEC Chairs that the company had
requested designs, materials, and cost samples utilizing the new
image brand and the "seven terms." The vendors vying for this
contract are: Cintas (US Airways current uniform vendor), Lion
Apparel (US Airways previous uniform vendor and AWA current ramp
vendor), M & H (AWA current uniform vendor), and Aramark (US
Airways current ramp vendor). Samples from these companies are
to be presented for consideration by November 30, 2005. A follow
up meeting for this round table has been tentatively set for
December 07, 2005 to consider these samples.
We are very excited that a new uniform is being developed and
the request of Sr. Management that your MEC Co-Chairs be
actively involved from the beginning. Please keep in mind that
this was the first meeting regarding uniforms and nothing has
been written in stone. All options and items are on the table
for discussion. We ask that you stay informed via AFA e-line or
through your local uniform representatives for additional
updates as they become available. If you have questions or would
like to voice your concerns or thoughts regarding a uniform
issue please feel free to contact Candi or me at the
above-mentioned emails. You may also go through your Local AFA
council office. We look forward to hearing from you. Welcome
Aboard.
AFA MEC Uniform Co-Chairs
Candi Covelli
Brian Morgan
--------------------------------------------------
sounds very good.
...the US Airways MEC Uniform Newsletter
November 23, 2005
Uniform Meeting-16 November 2005 US Airways Corporate
Headquarters PHX
First and foremost I would like to introduce myself and my
fellow colleagues representing the MEC of US Airways East and
West. We are as follows:
Brian Morgan, MEC Uniform Co-Chair US Airways East. I am based
in PHL Local Council # 70. I am a twelve-year Flight Attendant
and have been the council #70's uniform chair for ten years. You
may reach me at [email protected]
Candi Covelli, MEC US Airways Uniform Co-Chair East. Candy is
based in PIT Local Council #40. Candy is a thirty three-year
Flight Attendant and has served council # 40 in various
capacities including the Safety Committee and Grievance
Committee. You may reach Candy at [email protected] or
[email protected]
It is my pleasure to introduce to the US Airways East family two
wonderfully talented and hardworking Flight Attendants.
Robyn Walters, MEC US Airways Uniform Co-Chair West. Robin is
based in PHX Local Council #66. Robin serves as Co-Chair of the
Uniform Committee and has done so since its inception at America
West Airlines two years ago. She also currently works with the
Grievance Committee. You may reach Robin at [email protected]
Bob Spinner, MEC US Airways Uniform Co-Chair West. Bob is based
in PHX Local Council #66. Bob also serves as Co-Chair of the
Uniform Committee since its inception at America West Airlines
two years ago. He was a member of the EOW team that qualified
America West Airlines for the Hawaii service this December. He
will also be a part of the team to perform the proving runs. You
may reach Bob at [email protected]
Candi and I would like to thank both Robyn and Bob for their
enthusiasm, hard work and friendship. We look forward to working
with you both on this adventure into a new future for US
Airways.
As the first of the target groups to meet with management, I was
very impressed with the members that were involved and their
desire and willingness to have online personnel involved from
the inception. Ron Cole began the introductions and informed the
MEC Uniform Co-Chairs that the company was looking to us to lead
the way in the creation of a combined uniform. He made clear the
desire of the company to move quickly on the new uniform with a
goal of presenting to Sr. Management initial selections by late
January 2006.
Ron Cole and Kevin Jackson presented the concept of the new US
Airways look. They informed us the look will be "Corporate
Casual" and will meet the "seven terms." The "seven terms" are:
1) Simple and uncomplicated
2) Fresh
3) Confident with energy
4) Comfortable
5) Present a friendly feel
6) Reliable in wear and quality
7) Value driven.
Your MEC Chairs were asked to present our concept for a combined
uniform look with this concept in mind. We reviewed the pro and
con's of our respective uniforms. We were asked to provide
feedback and suggestions about concepts for a uniform utilizing
the corporate casual branding. Many items were discussed
including the importance of US Airways International presence
and the need for maintaining a corporate look (tie option) for
this market. However, a tie-less option may be the norm on all
domestic flights. We also reviewed potential new casual shirt
designs for both men and women. Keep in mind that a dress shirt
is also being looked at for those who will be wearing a tie.
Blazer and sweater options as well as the core shell of the
uniform including color were also discussed.
All of the uniform items remain open for discussion. The current
US Airways dress issue was heavily discussed with some potential
solutions. The objective is to reduce unnecessary items that
aides in the reduction of cost for stocking the uniform and
enable the company to refocus those savings for a higher quality
of uniform.
Kevin Jackson informed the MEC Chairs that the company had
requested designs, materials, and cost samples utilizing the new
image brand and the "seven terms." The vendors vying for this
contract are: Cintas (US Airways current uniform vendor), Lion
Apparel (US Airways previous uniform vendor and AWA current ramp
vendor), M & H (AWA current uniform vendor), and Aramark (US
Airways current ramp vendor). Samples from these companies are
to be presented for consideration by November 30, 2005. A follow
up meeting for this round table has been tentatively set for
December 07, 2005 to consider these samples.
We are very excited that a new uniform is being developed and
the request of Sr. Management that your MEC Co-Chairs be
actively involved from the beginning. Please keep in mind that
this was the first meeting regarding uniforms and nothing has
been written in stone. All options and items are on the table
for discussion. We ask that you stay informed via AFA e-line or
through your local uniform representatives for additional
updates as they become available. If you have questions or would
like to voice your concerns or thoughts regarding a uniform
issue please feel free to contact Candi or me at the
above-mentioned emails. You may also go through your Local AFA
council office. We look forward to hearing from you. Welcome
Aboard.
AFA MEC Uniform Co-Chairs
Candi Covelli
Brian Morgan
--------------------------------------------------
sounds very good.
Remember that interesting debate we all had a couple of weeks ago about uniform ideas? NOW is the time to let the uniform committee know what we think. Send an email. Caution, Brian's box appears to be full and the Local 40 email address is misspelled. :blink:
