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Old September 5th 06, 12:41 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Steven P. McNicoll[_1_]
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Default NATCA Going Down in Flames


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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An employer not only has the right to impose a dress code on employees
-- he has a DUTY to do so.


Why?



In our college town, we've visited restaurants where you couldn't tell
the employees from the customers. College girls wearing peasant shirts
that showed their tatooed butts, no name badge, and no "we're here to
serve you" attitude translated into a single-visit, never to return.

In our hotel, our employee dress code is relatively liberal -- but it's
strictly adhered to. Our employees are required to wear either our
green "Alexis Park Inn & Suites" shirts, or a (supplied) aviation
themed Hawaiian shirt with a collar. In summer, khaki shorts are
allowed, but never cut-offs or blue jeans, and no t-shirts. A name
badge must be worn at all times.


The FAA banned khaki shorts. Why do you allow them?



Does it matter, since much of their work is on the phone? Hell, yes.
When a guest comes onto our property, we want them to be able to tell
the guards from the inmates, and we expect our employees to act
professional at all times.

If we expect this from hotel clerks, housekeepers, and waitresses, I
don't think it's too much to ask from our "professional" air traffic
controllers.


Would it matter what your employees wore if your guests never saw them?