New Uniform Reminder
Dear Members,
Your CUPE 4070 Uniform Committee has heard outstanding feedback from the Membership regarding the uniform fittings. It is encouraging to hear so many positive comments regarding the new uniform.
As the launch is quickly approaching, we want to reach out to all of you to make sure you place your orders as quickly as possible. We are doing our best to help WestJet make this rollout as smooth as possible, and we want to make sure that everyone has their uniform by the launch date. There is a deadline to place your orders to ensure you have your uniform for launch.
THE DEADLINE IS MAY 27
If you have not yet ordered your uniform, please make sure you attend a fitting, or use the online tools located on the Uniform portal via the company Sharepoint (Westnet). If you are unable to order before the May 27 deadline, please contact your DPM as soon as possible, and copy your base VP in the email.
Leadership will follow up with anyone who has not ordered by the May 27 deadline.
As a reminder of some uniform standards for the new uniform:
SOCKS AND HOSIERY
Dress Socks
Are to be worn with pants and may be navy, black or skin tone dress socks.
Socks may feature a print/pattern that meets the parameters of appropriate and non-offensive found within the "Tattoo" section.
Navy dress socks or skin tone hosiery is preferred.
Hosiery
Must be worn with either the dress or skirt and may be worn with the pants.
Skin tone hosiery is preferred: however, navy hosiery is also acceptable.
Hosiery may be in any opacity.
FOOTWEAR
Must be brown or navy. *Must only be navy if wearing a Lakes Collection dress or skirt.
Leather: smooth leather, patent leather or synthetic leather that can be polished.
Details: small, aesthetic detailing on the shoe is permitted (e.g. stitching, raised leather, pinpoint holes on the top of the shoe).
Soles and heels: should be supportive and either navy, black, brown or beige in colour.
Shoelaces: are only permitted with pants. They can be black or brown on brown shoes, or black or navy on navy shoes.
Boots: ankle boots may only be worn with pants.
Heels: are optional and may not exceed three inches (3"). Block heels are recommended.
Professional in style, in clean and good repair (polished and free from scuffs or scratches).
Shoes with mixed leathers in the same pantone will be permitted.
Excessive additional adornments that are nonfunctional are not permitted (e.g. multiple extra zippers, buckles or gems).
May have one single strap across the top of the shoe or a T-strap.
Galley shoes should be black or navy in colour and add safety as well as comfort to your duties. Galley shoes should have a non-slip grip, be closed toe, and be free from any additional adornments. Slippers and ballerina style flats are not permitted.
Encore Cabin Crew: During the season of inclement weather (October 1- March 31), boots may be worn at any time. When worn with the skirt or dress, boots must be navy in colour. It is recommended that the sole of the boot is not smooth and has the proper grip for winter purposes. Boots are permitted to have a black or navy stretch material at the back of the calves for fit; however, they should otherwise be smooth, patent or synthetic leather. Boots must sit within two inches (2”) of the bottom of your knees. A black, silver or brass zipper is permitted if its sole purpose is to aid in the donning/removal of the boot.
If a boot is being worn with the pants, it must be either brown or navy and be able to fit beneath the pant without visible signs.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the uniform and how to order, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at uniforms@cupe4070.ca.
Happy and safe flying, everyone!
In Solidarity,
Your CUPE 4070 Uniform Committee
WS, YYZ, Mark Rose *Chair
WS YVR, Nick Lainas
WS YYC, Fabricio Loza-Albarado
WR, Kalliope (Kelly) Tasopoulou