Regarding SD's memo that from 2012 to 2014 pilot sick usage is up 25%...

Between 2012 and 2014 didn't the company *change* the way they track/account for sick use?

I believe the old method simply tracked "Lost work days". I believe the new method tracks "Total days lost from calling in sick until calling in well" (big difference).

I have a hard time believing that all 12,000 pilots at DAL suddenly increased their sick time by 25%.

I have an easy time believing that the low-level bean counters at DAL changed the way they track/account for sick leave and they forgot to tell upper-level management. Then upper-level management looks at the numbers and says "Woah! We've got a HUGE spike in sick leave usage".

In reality, sick usage has not change a bit. Only the method of tracking it.

Who at DALPA would be able to look into this? Thoughts?