As the deadline approaches to order our new uniforms there is another issue where we challenged the company's ability to have a common uniform.  We have resolved that disagreement and we will now share a common uniform with Continental and Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants.  Additionally, we have been successful in getting the company to agree to extend a 25% discount for the uniform dress through June 2013.

With this resolution it's important to remember that, unifying under the world's leading Flight Attendant Agreement is crucial as we continue to build our future together at the world's largest airline.  It was in our collective interest to not allow a distraction from that goal as we remain focused on negotiating a successor Contract to our current Collective Bargaining Agreement that is industry leading in compensation, work rules and benefits.

An outstanding grievance on an issue such as a uniform has given rise to those who are of the misunderstanding that all Flight Attendant groups are not united in our pursuit of a new Contract and further builds upon the expressed desire to show unity.  Some have demonstrated their desire to embrace change and unity through the exchange of ties and scarves.

While sharing a common uniform is symbolic, real unity comes by uniting under the world's leading Flight Attendant Agreement.