From memoranda issued by the Federal Aviation Administration establishing a dress code for its employees at the Los Angeles Air Traffic Control Center. The distinction made in the May 15 memo between acceptable and non-acceptable kinds of blue jeans was protested and later rescinded.
SUBJECT: Facility Dress Standards
PURPOSE: This order establishes policy governing dress standards for air-traffic employees at the Los Angeles ARTC Center.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 1987
POLICY: Employees shall wear clean arid well-maintained attire appropriate for the conduct of government business. This attire should create an appearance which instills public confidence and…