Delta flight attendants say that they've experienced a variety of health problems in the past 18 months, problems they suspect have been caused by toxic chemicals in their new uniforms. They also say that the airline has failed to address the issues consistently or adequately.
Employees at other airlines, including Alaska and American, have had similar complaints in recent years.
The Association of Flight Attendants, which has been at the center of an organizing drive among Delta's nonunionized cabin-crew employees, says that poor quality control in the global supply chain that produces the uniforms often treated to be stain-, wrinkle-, and flame-resistant can contain a dangerous amount of chemicals such as formaldehyde and heavy metals.
Business Insider spoke with six flight attendants, three of whom spoke on the record to say they've suffered from hives and respiratory issues and may have compromised their immune systems.
The flight attendants requested anonymity out of fear of retribution from their employer. They say that they've had trouble getting support from Delta.
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