WRT the uniform, the language is pretty clear, and the only question is the expense. I don't think it would be inappropriate for my reps to express support for an investment in uniforms, just as we invest in the fleet. This would make a great starting point for talking about areas in which we subsidize our jobs, as well as a great point from which to end such subsidies.

WRT additional duties outside the aircraft, and outside our normal duties, I would say it sets a bad precedent for us to allow the company to add items that are not included in our contract, via the FOM. I think the contract spells out how early we need to report, for the purpose of preflight duties. This is a passenger handling duty.

Personally, I like helping, and making the passengers' experience more predictable, andless stressfull. I just want to be asked to do items not covered in my contract, and compensated accordingly. And I would like my union to articulate this viewpoint.

Is that so wrong?

F/O Hong Lo