Originally Posted by
CAPIP1998
This is probably just dependant on a case-by-case basis. I don't think the RLA governs a sick out / unofficial strike. The last contract that was involved in only allowed the company to take action after 24 hours. Hence, a one day sick out could be done without any legal ramification. However, we never got that far.
The RLA does not permit any change to the status quo once parties are engaged in section 6 negotiations. If a pilot group was so inclined, a sick out or other action would have to be organized at a grassroots level. The union can not and will not encourage this type of action due to the liability involved. It would be interpreted as an illegal work action and union leaders would be subject to fines and possibly jail time.