Recent Labor Actions Touch on Gendered Uniforms, Worker Layoffs
Recent labor actions in Taiwan touch on a number of issues, ranging from layoffs to gender equality. The Taoyuan Flight Attendants’ Union demonstrated at the start of August in front of the Control Yuan, calling for an end to gendered uniform policy for female flight attendants. In particular, female flight attendants in Taiwan are required to wear pencil skirts, stockings, and high heels on the job, while pants and gender-neutral uniforms are not allowed...