The mystery of the ailing flight attendants
From oozing blisters and wheezing to rashes, itchy eyes and sore throats, numerous American Airlines Group flight attendants say their new work uniforms are making them sick. But after a battery of tests and a tense back-and-forth among their union, the airline and the uniform supplier, it’s still not clear what exactly is behind the rise in health complaints. The APFA, which represents flight attendants for American, has asked the carrier to recall the new garments, which went to 70,000 employees starting in September. American and the union are now conferring on protocols for further examinations. “This continues to be a serious and growing problem, and is not going to go away without some further remedial action by the company,” the union said Wednesday. <br/>
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The mystery of the ailing flight attendants
From oozing blisters and wheezing to rashes, itchy eyes and sore throats, numerous American Airlines Group flight attendants say their new work uniforms are making them sick. But after a battery of tests and a tense back-and-forth among their union, the airline and the uniform supplier, it’s still not clear what exactly is behind the rise in health complaints. The APFA, which represents flight attendants for American, has asked the carrier to recall the new garments, which went to 70,000 employees starting in September. American and the union are now conferring on protocols for further examinations. “This continues to be a serious and growing problem, and is not going to go away without some further remedial action by the company,” the union said Wednesday. <br/>
