British Union Wants 'Sexist' High Heels Outlawed

The British Trade Union Congress (TUC) is railing against women's wearing high heels at work since they are "sexist and pose a health and safety hazard."

In the place of high heels, the TUC proposes "sensible shoes" that are no more than an inch high and are safer for the foot and back.

They didn't ask the women what they felt, evidently.

"This is absolutely ridiculous, and I think these union officials should be spending their time dealing with more important issues," said Michelle Dewberry, winner of the UK's The Apprentice. "I'm at work in five-inch heels and perfectly able to do my job. Heels are sexy, they boost your confidence and they are empowering to women."

Thanks to Erik Deckers for sharing this development with us across the pond. Deckers, however, sees men's ties as a bigger threat to safety, pointing to a man who got crushed to death when his tie got stuck in some machinery and pulled him through it.