American Airlines' new uniforms causing hives, headaches

With great fanfare, American Airlines introduced new uniforms Sept 20. Now the outfits are giving the carrier and hundreds of its employees real headaches. Sources report that more than 400 AA flight attendants have informed their union and company management that they have broken out in hives and begun to experience itching and headaches since they first slipped into the new uniforms. An AA spokeswoman confirmed that the company has received complaints about the new uniforms, which the company, at this juncture, believes may be related to a wool allergy among some affected employees The spokeswoman said these employees have been given the option of getting new uniforms made out of a polyester material. The union that represents AA flight attendants is sending the uniforms out for additional testing. <br/>