I never said they are all abusers. But abuse can and does take place. As I said, even if someone is really sick, I don't think they should be able to pick up a trip they couldn't have picked up had they flown instead of calling in sick. The trip will still be covered. Another pilot will get it.

You can bury your head in the sand if you want. Sick leave abuse does take place.we can argue about the amount, but it happens.

I have no problem with the concept of sick leave changes that target the actual abusers. I didn't like the TA, it went to far in that area and many others. If you don't like my opinion, oh well.