Thread: FDX - Sick leave Flt Mgr
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Old 09-25-2008 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptDan
What happened to the start of this thread???
Dan, this did:

ALPA has recently discovered inappropriate conduct by a physician with the Company’s aeromedical advisor in apparent collaboration with a flight manager. At the bequest of the FedEx flight manager and without any advance notice to the pilot, the doctor in question contacted a FedEx pilot and engaged in a lengthy interrogation of the pilot concerning the pilot’s sick leave. Well beyond the scope of his responsibilities and authority, the doctor counseled the pilot to avoid using sick leave following military leave and advised that he provide specific details concerning his medical situation so as to minimize scrutiny from the FedEx flight manager. He also offered that FedEx could force production of medical records if they so chose. Finally, he discouraged the pilot from using ALPA’s representation.

For your self-preservation and in defense of our contractual rights, please refrain from voluntary contact with the Company’s aeromedical office until we resolve this matter. Should you have an ongoing matter with the Company’s aeromedical office and choose to complete your matters with that office, we strongly suggest that you deal exclusively with Dr. Wayne Kendall. If you receive any instruction from the Company with respect to using the Company’s aeromedical office, please contact Grievance Chairman C B @ (xxx) 555-5555.

It is unfortunate that a member of flight management has managed to disrupt the relationship between FedEx pilots and the Company’s aeromedical advisor because of an overzealous approach to sick leave management and an apparent bias against FedEx pilots with military obligations. Nonetheless, competent, experienced assistance remains available through ALPA Aeromedical (303-341-4435).
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