Alaska Airlines leading the field in compassion for staff….
Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary airline Horizon Air are leading the way in compassion shown to staff following the shock news that The Supreme Court of the United States overturned the protections previously afforded under the Roe v Wade case.
In a memo to staff, the carrier said “We will continue, just as we always have, to provide employees with extensive benefits to support your health and well-being, no matter where you live. This includes reimbursing travel for certain medical procedures and treatments if they are not available where you live. Today’s Supreme Court decision does not change that.”
The other big airlines in the U.S. have remained silent on their arrangements for staff in the wake of the ruling which previously protected abortion rights, however big names in other industries, such as Amazon and Starbucks have said they will continue to offer travel money to those seeking such medical treatment including abortions not available in their home state.
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