Originally Posted by
flyinghedgehog
See I really don't mind the notes. If I am sick I always go to the doctor and always get a note just in case. What I mind is when they say the call counts as an occurrence regardless of nature and you start getting phone calls from management and/ or disciplinary hearing once you accrue so many occurrences/points and warning letters are placed in your file.
I very much mind a doctor's note policy.
I'm not reimbursed for my time to go to the doctor, my deductible or co-pay isn't covered under this policy, and frankly, it's none of anyone's business why I wasn't well enough to sign a release. I have enough experience to know when I'm fit to fly and when I am not. Not every time that I am unfit to fly requires me to go to a germ factory doctor's office just so she can tell me to drink more fluids and get some more rest.
Sick call is an earned benefit governed by each union's CBA. Removing language like that which requires doctor's notes or any kind of disciplinary action for x number of calls is something for the union to aim for while times are good and to hold the line on when they ain't so good.