Originally Posted by
notEnuf
Sorry to say... I know this affects you, but sick abuse has always been a PITA for pilots but not a problem for the company. Emotionally for some former leadership because of a few bad actors, maybe. Financially for the company, no. GFB will do the same job 120 verification was doing. Changing the QHCP requirement actually makes this easier for the company in most cases.
I would respectfully argue against this. The GF part of GFB is legally meaningful. If the company just starts a 'new norm' of calling (nearly) everyone who is sick, that is very clearly not in
good faith. I would strongly expect ALPA to track this and file a grievance, which would be very difficult for the company to justify. If they run fast and loose with that, they run the risk of losing that provision in the contract, IMO. In the meantime, verification is suspended, which IMO is a high interest item for the company. They see that as a check on the use of borderline/illegitimate sick usage, and will want that back asap.
Clearly QHCP makes it easier on us, not sure how it makes easier on the company at all?