Uniform Committee

• Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, May 2 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms.
• The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability.
• If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

On Thursday, May 2nd, the AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Present at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), JP Perina (SAN), and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Kiara O’Bryant.

The committee also met with Sr Product Manager Marketing Megan Low, Uniform Fit Center Lead Ashley Sentner, Supply Chain Program Manager Lizzie Revard, and PDX Base Manager Kristie Stafford.

The next Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

• OneWorld Pins
  • The OneWorld pin/logo is a required item. Please let your Local Chairperson know of any instances when a base does not have any pins available.
  • We have received complaints that the new 20 year OneWorld pins do not have secure backing.
  • Because of the red lanyards, bases are running out of OneWorld pins. Management provided lanyards with the OneWorld logo. They claim it is not in their budget to provide extra pins for the AFA provided red lanyards. AFA is currently working to find a resolution to this issue.
  • Inflight SEA base management has ordered more OneWorld pins and Flight Attendants should check the village during transit if they do not have the OneWorld pin.
• Quality Concerns
  • All quality concerns including buttons falling off and splitting at the seams/cuffs of sweaters should be reported through the Quality Concern form on the Uniform subsite.
  • If you have any quality concerns, please submit your issue using the Quality Concern Form on Team AAG > Other Resources > Uniforms > Safety & Quality > Quality > Here [SSO required] so Unisync and AFA can track recurring issues. Changes can only be made if the vendor is provided with sufficient data and proof of quality concerns.
• We addressed initial training “uniform compliance check” day rumors from social media..
  • The Committee is working with management and the Training department to  possibly allow for Uniform Chairpersons to be available on uniform days leading up to compliance check so that the New Hires in training have an opportunity to receive compliance feedback from union representatives who are not management or instructors prior to the check.
  • There may also be an opportunity to discuss uniform compliance during “Style and Service Night” provided it’s possible to continue these events for future classes.
• Tattoos & Piercings
  • The tattoo and piercing policies will not likely change until after merger/acquisition implementation and/or a new uniform roll out.
  • As a reminder, tattoos may not be covered with bandages or compression sleeves. 
• Wings
  • Due to the long lead time, the Committee requested to have supervisors auto-order wings on anniversary dates.
  • We continue to see quality issues with the wings at shipment and during use. Please send a report to Unisync at alaskaservice@unisyncgroup.com 
  • The Committee has requested to have blank wings available at base.
• SEA Fit Center will be closed on the following dates and will not be accepting walk-ins due to New Hire fitting:
  • Thursday, May 23^rd
  • Monday, May 27^th
  • Thursday, July 4^th
• The Atlas cardigan in smaller sizes and transition jackets may routinely be on backorder due to an influx of orders.
  • This has been addressed and they should be fully in stock by Fall.
  • The embroidering of the transition jacket is causing the back order. Management is researching to see if we can forego the embroidering to speed up the process.
• There is a spare “sneaky button” at the bottom of all shirts that can be used at any button gap to add additional support. The Committee has requested that if Flight Attendants add the buttons through an alteration service, that they are added to the alteration expense list and will have an update at the next quarterly meeting.
• The Committee will receive the quality concern form data once the data set has been compiled and processed.
• Still brainstorming ideas for solutions for Fit Center sizing/fixes for Flight Attendants who do not live in SEA. 
• The undershirt language is unclear and we will be working to find a clear approach that addresses Flight Attendant needs and concerns while still maintaining a professional look.
• The Committee made a request to allow shoes to be included in the allotment. There is a contractual component to this, so it may take time to review and get approval if management agrees.
• Management will be releasing style and care videos for uniform pieces in the near future.
• Management is researching adding insulation and better weatherproofing to the current transition jacket.
• Management addressed our concerns about sweater quality (holes, rips, and splitting). The Committee was able to feel a Nylon blend from the manufacturer which will likely also be warmer than the current blend. Wear testing for these items and their durability/breathability will begin in Fall. Please let your Local Committee Chairperson know if you are interested in wear testing these items.
• Still sourcing spinner bags.
• Wool sensitivity items are now coded on the Uniform website.
• The Aura vest is now available for order.
• Grooming standards remain in effect.
• The following uniform changes have been APPROVED:
  • The patriotic tie/scarf may be worn on September 11th.
  • Brown leather gloves may be worn when wearing a brown belt and/or brown shoes. (May not be worn with a black belt).
• The following uniform change requests have been DENIED:
  • The mock neck sweater untucked with the skirt.
  • A shorter apron. However, the committee has requested this be added to the alteration expense list and will have an update at the next quarterly meeting.

May 31st 2024 will see the ban of popular lug-style shoes and discipline may be issued for noncompliance. AFA has gone all the way up through marketing (including Luly Yang) in attempts to advocate for the shoe to remain in compliance. The final decision is that these shoes will not be allowed.

What The Committee Is Working On

1. CONTRACT NOW Lanyards. AFA believes that your right to wear a Union lanyard is protected by the Railway Labor Act. However, if you are directed by a supervisor to remove the lanyard, we recommend that you do so because we don’t want you to be disciplined. Please then fill out the Management Interference Report form. Note: The OneWorld pin is still a requirement, so please ensure you have the OneWorld pin on your lanyard or outer-most uniform piece.
2. Training & Uniform Standards. Provide a safe and positive environment for New Hire Flight Attendants to become familiar with the Uniform Policy Guidelines.
3. Tote Exchange Program. Specific to the post-COVID classes who were not given the normal selection process for totes due to supply chain issues. The Committee is currently working with management to create a process and will notify Flight Attendants once a method is determined. Please do not make requests at base or via email as there is no current process in place.

We Want to Hear From You!

Please email Unisync with any quality issues. In the email, please describe the issue in detail, include the “PO” number from the tag, attach photos of the issue and the tag, if possible, and CC your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson. Please consider opening a ticket at AFA Alaska Support so the Uniform Committee can track these issues.

Would you like to join the wear test pool? Do you have other feedback for the committee or items that you’d like brought up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Uniform Committee is your voice to management. You can find contact information on the Uniform Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

Uniform Committee

• Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, February 22 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms.
• The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability.
• If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

On Thursday, February 22nd, the AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Present at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), JP Perina (SAN), and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Kiara O’Bryant.

The committee also met with Director – Procurement and Logistics Eric Phillipson, Sr Product Manager Marketing Megan Low, Uniform Fit Center Lead Ashley Sentner, Supply Chain Program Manager Lizzie Revard, PDX Base Manager Kristie Stafford, and SFO Inflight Base Manager Cierra Lewis.

The next Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

• Red AFA CONTRACT NOW lanyards are here! AFA believes that your right to wear a Union lanyard is protected by the Railway Labor Act. However, if you are directed by a supervisor to remove the lanyard, we recommend that you do so because we don’t want you to be disciplined. Please then fill out the Management Interference Report form. Note: The OneWorld pin is still a requirement, so please ensure you have the OneWorld pin on your lanyard or outer-most uniform piece.
• During the annual AFA Uniform Allotment Review, it was discovered that the allotment needed to be adjusted due to an increase in value of several pieces. The Company agreed and an additional $60.62 was deposited for a total allotment value of $760.62 for the 2024-2025 cycle.
• The mockneck sweater is now available and must be worn per the style guide. The committee has asked for the following improvements in the style guide: the ability to wear it untucked from the skirt and the ability to wear it under the vest. Until AFA receives a formal response to these requests, Flight Attendants will still be held to current uniform standards during a uniform check. AFA reported quality concerns of cuffs splitting at the seam and the neck hole being too small. Please follow care instructions for the sweater and do not dry them in the dryer as they will shrink.
• The Aura vest is intended to be in stock in June with a possible preorder date of May. This is a tentative timeframe.
• The Company is working with Travelpro to possibly design a hardside 4-wheel spinner that is Crew quality. They are also open to exploring other vendors, but will not sacrifice quality and durability for the spinner design.
• Wings/name tag order process may take up to 90 days. Name tags are a Minimum Order product and are done in once-a-month batches. Once the orders are placed, it may take up to 60 days for the Flight Attendant to receive their wings. If a Flight Attendant submits their order form on the day after Management has submitted their monthly order, the request will be held until the following month. AFA discussed the possibility of creating blank wings for the interim. Please order wings (max of 4 per type) if you have 2 or less as the turn time may be longer than expected. The Committee is also exploring the possibility of having supervisors order wings once a year for every Flight Attendant.
• The Company is considering possibly creating How To videos on care for the uniform in order to help Flight Attendants get longevity out of their pieces during an allotment cycle.
• An issue with no return labels in uniform orders has been resolved. All orders should come with a UPS return label.
• The Uniform survey closed on 11/07/2023 and results were shared with AFA. Uniform improvements will be made based on the data received.
• The Fit Center highly recommends scheduling appointments even though walk-ins are allowed. There will be new back-to-back classes of both Flight Attendants and pilots this year that may reduce the Fit Center’s ability to accept walk-ins (if any at all). AFA and the Company will work together to notify Flight Attendants when class fittings will occur in order to avoid the likelihood of being turned away due to unavailability. Please ensure you are signed up for base updates through your local council as this information will be included in your base newsletters.
• If you have any quality concerns, please submit your issue using the Quality Concern Form on Team AAG > Other Resources > Uniforms > Safety & Quality > Quality > Here [SSO required] so Unisync and AFA can track recurring issues. Changes can only be made if the vendor is provided with sufficient data and proof of quality concerns.
• AFA Uniform policies change requests:
  • Shorter apron- The Company will consider this and review with stakeholders.
  • Allowing brown leather gloves if you are wearing brown shoes- The Company will consider this and review with stakeholders.
  • Allow patriotic neckwear on 9/11- The Company will consider this and review with stakeholders.
  • More modest skirt that is below-the-knee for religious accommodation (FAs can order tall skirts, but some sizes may still hit above the knee)- The Company will consider this and review with stakeholders.
  • Offer the Travelpro backpack as an alternative to the tote- The Company will consider this and review with stakeholders.
  • Piercings & Tattoos- The Company is inclined to adjust current policies to be more relaxed based on the Uniform Survey results, but will not be doing so prior to the Hawaiian merger & acquisition as our uniform standards are at opposite ends of the spectrum.
  • Allow the Franco Sarto loafers (without the tassel) but with the tan stripe and stitching- The Company is not inclined to make an exception, however, FAs are allowed to color or dye the stitching and stripe a navy color in order to make them compliant.
• AFA brought up concerns about uniform compliance checks being done during boarding/pre-departure safety duties. Management stated they are not specifically going to aircraft to do compliance checks. However, if a Flight Attendant is noncompliant, they will have a discussion. These discussions will continue any time Flight Attendants are on duty and may be subjected to performance steps of discipline if multiple Records of Discussion (RODs) are issued. The main areas of concern receiving discipline are:
  • Outerwear – Noncompliant coats
  • Nose rings (hoops) and earrings that are larger than approved size of a quarter
  • Hemlines – Too short
  • Shoes with white soles or stitching (you can use a navy/brown permanent marker or leather dye on the white stitching to make them compliant)

May 31, 2024 will see the ban of popular lug-style shoes and discipline may be issued for noncompliance. AFA has gone all the way up through marketing (including Luly Yang) in attempts to advocate for the shoe to remain in compliance. The final decision is that these shoes will not be allowed. (this previously stated the cutover is March, which was incorrect)

What The Committee Is Working On

1. AFA CONTRACT NOW Lanyards. Trying to work in coordination with the Mobilization Committee to ensure all Flight Attendants have a lanyard.
2. Transition Jacket. AFA believes we may have found a solution to make the navy parka packable. We will explore this more. The committee’s outwear focus is now geared toward sourcing a transition jacket that is suitable for all-weather purposes (similar to the former Legacy-VX transition jacket).
3. Quality Concerns. We would like Unisync to make quality improvements to their sewing and material based on FA feedback; however, there is not sufficient enough data to support our requests because Flight Attendants are not submitting quality concern reports. Please submit a formal request so improvements can be made.

We Want to Hear From You!

Please email Unisync with any quality issues. In the email, please describe the issue in detail, include the “PO” number from the tag, attach photos of the issue and the tag, if possible, and CC your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson. Please consider opening a ticket at AFA Alaska Support so the Uniform Committee can track these issues.

Would you like to join the wear test pool? Do you have other feedback for the committee or items that you’d like brought up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Uniform Committee is your voice to management. You can find contact information on the Uniform Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

Uniform Committee

• Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, November 14 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms.
• The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability.
• If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

On Tuesday, November 14th, the AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Present at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), JP Perina (SAN), and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Kiara O’Bryant.

The committee also met with Director – Procurement and Logistics Eric Phillipson, Sr Product Manager Marketing Megan Low, Uniform Fit Center Lead Ashley Sentner, Supply Chain Program Manager Lizzie Revard, PDX Base Manager Kristie Stafford, SFO Inflight Base Manager Cierra Lewis and Manager Inflight Policies and Standards Jeannette Waddel.

The next Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting is tentatively set for Tuesday, February 22, 2024.

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

• The new Unisync website launched at the end of October.
• New method for reporting quality issues – now located directly on the Uniforms page in Team AAG.
• Mockneck sweater now available for order. Delivery slated for Q1 2024. Aura vest (blue) is scheduled to ship in Summer 2024 and ordering will be available shortly before then.
• Spinner suitcase testing will begin in the near future. A Travelpro spinner was previously tested but proved to be too top heavy (tipped easily) and one inch smaller (inclusive of the wheels). This created about two inches less space compared to our current roller making it unsuitable for 4+ day trips. AFA and management will continue to explore other options.
• New uniform policies were updated at the end of October.
  • Aura and Atlas pieces may be mixed and matched to suit body types and style preferences, however, the style guide must be followed regardless of which pieces are being worn.
  • Uniform checks are currently being conducted. The main areas of concern receiving discipline are:
    • Outerwear – Noncompliant coats
    • Nose rings (hoops) and earrings that are larger than approved size of a quarter
    • Hemlines – Too short
    • Lanyards other than ones from the company store (Labor has expressed that management will not pursue discipline, however, if you are asked to remove your lanyard, please comply and submit a ticket at support.afaalaska.org)
    • Shoes with white soles or stitching (you can use a navy/brown permanent marker or leather dye on the white stitching to make them compliant)
• Management will consider moving from the current approved list to “boot guidelines and requirements” for the seasonal navy boots. Updates will be made by March of 2024 when boot season concludes.
• March 2024 will also see the ban of popular lug-style shoes and discipline may be issued for noncompliance. AFA has gone all the way up through marketing (including Luly Yang) in attempts to advocate for the shoe to remain in compliance. The final decision is that these shoes will not be allowed.
• Seasonal aprons will continue to be allowed and the committee is advocating for marketing to make this a permanent part of the style guide.
• Maternity pieces should be in full stock and available. Please email or call the Fit Center if you encounter any issues and let your local Uniform Committee Chairperson know if you are unable to obtain pieces.
• The Uniform survey closed on 11/07/2023 and results will be shared with AFA in late December once the data has been analyzed.
• Discussed the possibility of opening the PDX Fit Center on an annual or semiannual basis, but there has not been much turn out in the past. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email AFA at uniform@afaalaska.org so we can collect data on how many FAs would attend to return items, have repairs done, and get fitted.

What The Committee Is Working On

1. Wear Testing. Trying to create a diverse pool of wear testers. Finding convenient ways to get wear test items to testers other than base office hours as we would like FAs working early AM trips and nighters to also be part of future wear tests. Would also reduce issues with returns getting back to the Fit Center.
2. Annual Review of Basic Uniform Cost. AFA meets annually to review the cost of the basic uniform per the contract to ensure the allotment amount is correct with the addition of new pieces.
3. Unisync Usability. Concerns over confusion with new ordering sizes. Wool Sensitivity options are available but not widely known or advertised. Made-to-order pieces (tall) still require a phone call.

We Want to Hear From You!

Please email Unisync with any quality issues. In the email, please describe the issue in detail, include the “PO” number from the tag, attach photos of the issue and the tag, if possible, and CC your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson. Please consider opening a ticket at AFA Alaska Support so the Uniform Committee can track these issues.

Would you like to join the wear test pool? Do you have other feedback for the committee or items that you’d like brought up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Uniform Committee is your voice to management. You can find contact information on the Uniform Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

Uniform Committee

• Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, August 8 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms.
• The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability.
• If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

On Tuesday, August 8th, the AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Present at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), JP Perina (SAN), and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Kiara O’Bryant.

The committee met with Director – Procurement and Logistics Eric Phillipson, Uniform Fit Center Lead Ashley Sentner, Supply Chain Program Manager Lizzie Revard, PDX Base Manager Kristie Stafford, and SFO Base Manager Cierra Lewis.

The next Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023.  

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

• Reported quality issues including wings/pins causing injury and holes in uniform, name bar falling off wings, hems and seams running/tearing, zipper tabs falling off cardigans, holes in sweaters, and sleeves on cardigans splitting at cuff. 
• Clarified there is no desire for management to remove the requirement for company-issued lanyard due to safety concerns. Current lanyards have a “snap away” feature that prevents injury.
• Management will consider moving from the current approved list to “boot guidelines and requirements” for the seasonal navy boots. Updates will be made as soon as internal discussions conclude.
• The committee requested management review seasonal neckwear policy to allow for year-round wear for Pride, Patriotic, and Breast Cancer Awareness themes. Marketing’s initial concern is this would lose the cohesive look of the brand with so many different styles. It also lessens the impact of the seasonal neckwear during those specific months/days. We will continue discussing.
• There will be an update on Gender Neutral Collections and the Unisync Website in late October. It will link back to Uniform Subsite to provide more information. 
• Management is not inclined to remove the hosiery requirement for dresses/skirts.
• Unisync has a preferred vendor list which has limited the ability to source a transition jacket. The committee has requested a list of the preferred vendors and will continue to actively assist in sourcing the best possible fit and quality. 
• The feminine vest wear test was a success and the redesign will be used in the site relaunch in October.

What The Committee Is Working On

1. Wear Testing. Wear testing for the Pride neckwear began on Monday, August 7th, and ran for 14 days. Wear testing for a gender neutral “Aura vest” has been suspended. Advocating for a uniform that suits all body types requires available wear testers. Seeking volunteers who have gender neutral, petite, tall, and/or plus sizes to test uniform redesigns and additions.
2. Mockneck Sweater. This piece will be added to the uniform collection, available for preorder in October and shipping in Q1.
3. Warm Weather Shirt. Added to uniform collection and currently available for order. The shirt does not have alteration guidelines, however Flight Attendants may hem the shirt halfway up their bicep. Flight Attendants may not fold or cuff the shirts more than once.

We Want to Hear From You!

Please email Unisync with any quality issues. In the email, please describe the issue in detail, include the “PO” number from the tag, attach photos of the issue and the tag, if possible, and CC your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson. Please consider opening a ticket at AFA Alaska Support so the Uniform Committee can track these issues.

Would you like to join the wear test pool? Do you have other feedback for the committee or items that you’d like brought up with management?  Please let us know!  Your Local Uniform Committee is your voice to management. You can find contact information on the Uniform Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

Uniform Committee

• Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, May 9 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms.
• The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability.
• If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

On Tuesday, May 9, our AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace.  Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Salá McDaniel (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), and JP Perina (SAN).

The committee met with Director of Procurement Eric Phillipson, Uniform Fit Center Lead Ashley Sentner, Senior Project Manager Megan Low, Supply Chain Program Manager Lizzie Revard, and SEA Base Manager Omar Torres.

The next Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday August 8, 2023.

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

• Ongoing uniform quality issues (i.e., name bars falling off wings, pilling, holes in sweaters, seams coming undone).
• Asking to be included in the new uniform policies and provide feedback for the new “Approved Looks”.
• Continuing to advocate for changes in the boot, hosiery, grooming and tattoo policies. 
• Requesting uniform policies and wear guidelines be clearer and more readily available.
• Asking management to find a quality, 4-wheel “Spinner” bag that can be included as an approved option. 
• Results of the updated feminine shirt and cardigan wear test:
  • The shirt redesign was nixed due to more than 50% preferring the current resign. 
  • The redesigned cardigan had issues with the pockets. The design team will work to make the necessary changes and retest.
• Reasons for the long backorders:
  • Supply Chain has upped the number of pieces that are ordered at a time to hopefully circumvent this happening in the future.
  • Once an order is placed it takes 9 months for the items to be produced and shipped to the distribution center.  

What The Committee Is Working On

1. Wear Testing
   • Gender-Neutral Mock Turtleneck. Wear testing of the gender-neutral mock turtleneck ended May 17^th. Testers will be surveyed to help determine decisions and changes
   • Feminine Vest. The new feminine tailored vest began testing on May on 26^th, and will run for 30 days. Wear testing for a gender neutral “Aura Vest” will also take place on a yet-to-be-determined timeframe.
   • Pride Scarf Redesign. A new redesign has been chosen and wear testing will take place in July. If results are positive it will hopefully roll out by Summer of 2024.
   • General. Advocating for a uniform that suits all body types requires available wear testers. The Committee is seeking volunteers who have gender neutral, petite, tall, and/or plus sizes to test uniform redesigns and additions.
2. New “Approved Looks”
   • The committee is asking to be more involved the new look guidelines as we can provide valuable feedback from our peers to management.

We Want to Hear From You!

Please email Unisync directly at alaskaservice@unisyncgroup.com with any quality issues. In the email, please describe the issue in detail, include photos, if possible, and CC your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson. Please also consider opening a ticket on the AFA Alaska Online Support Center so the Uniform Committee can track these issues.

Would you like to join the uniform wear test pool? Do you have other feedback for the Committee or items that you’d like brought up with management?  Please let us know! Your Local Uniform Committee is your voice to management. You can find contact information on the Uniform Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.