Management

To: Mr. Smith, Trade Union Chairperson

From: Marchenko Valeria, Continental Airlines Trade Union Secretary

Subject: Ageism Issue

Date: October 26, 2006

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to show that current company’s policies in the sphere of employment is discriminating.

Controversy

By far the most controversial issue now is the ageism in the sphere of employment in the Continental Airlines. In one of the separate debates of Trade Union, we had almost maximum attendance. A wide range of opinions was expressed and a final vote was taken, in which the majority were in favour of neutral age policy in the sphere of employment.

Case of ageism

Sidney Bristow, 51, a ticket agent of our company at Boston’s Logan International Airport was fired because she wasn’t suitable for one of the requirements:

пЂ­ 30 вЂ" 50 y.o.

пЂ­ Fluent English

пЂ­ Open, energetic, highly-motivated people with good communication skills.

The problem is that people don’t want to work on such conditions and we are still looking for replacement of Ms. Bristow.

Potential Solutions

What to do to avoid ageism?

1. Re-think attitudes about older adults in your workplace.

2. Build morale and higher productivity by demonstrating to older workers that they are valued and appreciated.

3. Make these the key words: Respect, Value, Praise, Recognize, Reward.

4. Post job announcements on your web site and show pictures of workers of all ages. Like “ This company values workers of all ages.” Post it on brochures and annual reports.

5. Flexible work schedules to provide a variety of scheduling options for older people.

6. Tap into the loyalty, productivity,