Being a flight attendant and maintaining a polished, professional look on the go can be tough. We’ve heard reports recently of the company cracking down on CTTs over strict uniform standards.
Another thing we’ve heard: Porter cabin crew are getting tired of the crackdowns and the lack of support. Our jobs are tough enough as it is.
But with a union, we’ll get the support we need and deserve in order to look our best on the job.
Flight attendants unionized with CUPE have benefited from those supports in negotiating their contracts.
- Air Canada flight attendants negotiated a yearly allowance of $120 per year for footwear, as well as a monthly dry-cleaning allowance of $45.
- Sunwing and Air Transat flight attendants negotiated a flat $85 per month allowance for dry-cleaning and footwear.
- Calm Air flight attendants have all dry-cleaning paid by their airline, along with a $300 footwear allowance per year.
Porter cabin crew can and will determine what’s best for us when the time comes – but this gives you an idea of the support we’ll get with a union backing us.
CUPE also has a long and proud history of fighting discriminatory and unreasonable uniform policies in the airline industry. Most recently, CUPE fought for and won the right of flight attendants to have visible tattoos and piercings on the job.
If you’re ready for better uniform supports, sign your union card today!