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Some U.K. airlines, banks and department stores are coming under fire from a watchdog group that released a report on Thursday alleging the employers force sexist dress codes on female workers, the Daily Mail reported. The umbrella group of unions in Britain, the Trades Union Council, says some employers are mandating women wear high heels, which it deems "inappropriate footwear" that leads to long-term foot and back problems. "Heels may look glamorous on the catwalks and on Hollywood stars, but they're not appropriate day-to-day work wear," TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said. "These dress codes, apart from being blatantly sexist, can lead to health problems." The "Working Feet and Footwear" report claims a number of big companies make female employees wear slip-on or high heel shoes if their jobs require dealing with the public. The TUC declined to name the specific companies but said at least one department store as well as some airlines and city institutions are culprits. "We were surprised how many times we found employers' dress codes did not permit the wearing of comfortable footwear," Barber said. The Trades Union Council calls itself "the voice of Britain at work," according to its Web site. "With 58 affiliated unions representing nearly 7 million working people from all walks of life, we campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad."
Don't the PC Police and the feminists have anything better to do? Like harass little old ladies for not having a NOW membership card! I know of many women that wear heels all day, even at home and have no complaints about their legs or back giving them problems. Now, I'm talking "reasonable" heels, not 4 or 5 inch stiletto heels, I don't understand how a woman doesn't fall off her ass in those heels! But a 2 or 3 inch heel, give me a break!
Don't the PC Police and the feminists have anything better to do? Like harass little old ladies for not having a NOW membership card! I know of many women that wear heels all day, even at home and have no complaints about their legs or back giving them problems. Now, I'm talking "reasonable" heels, not 4 or 5 inch stiletto heels, I don't understand how a woman doesn't fall off her ass in those heels! But a 2 or 3 inch heel, give me a break!
It's different if you're on your feet all day, that's not fun! I can't believe some companies still require women to wear nylons. Now that's just archaic & they actually look ridiculous.
Did the article say these people were forced into their jobs? Many jobs have uniforms and standards. I think they have a right to be heard about it if they want, but the employer can set a standard.
It's different if you're on your feet all day, that's not fun! I can't believe some companies still require women to wear nylons. Now that's just archaic & they actually look ridiculous.
Being a guy, I prefer not to wear heels all day! But I can tell you that many women, especially on the news channels, could benefit from the use of hosiery! I have better looking legs, and I'm 61 years old! When a woman is an "on air" personality, she has to look the part, not like she just schlepped in for the job!
Being a guy, I prefer not to wear heels all day! But I can tell you that many women, especially on the news channels, could benefit from the use of hosiery! I have better looking legs, and I'm 61 years old! When a woman is an "on air" personality, she has to look the part, not like she just schlepped in for the job!
Nylons make your legs look fake, it's so unattractive!
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I know of many women that wear heels all day, even at home and have no complaints about their legs or back giving them problems. Now, I'm talking "reasonable" heels, not 4 or 5 inch stiletto heels, I don't understand how a woman doesn't fall off her ass in those heels! But a 2 or 3 inch heel, give me a break! 
But I can tell you that many women, especially on the news channels, could benefit from the use of hosiery! I have better looking legs, and I'm 61 years old! When a woman is an "on air" personality, she has to look the part, not like she just schlepped in for the job! 
