Originally Posted by
FangsF15
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?
A CP can say go ahead and use the zoom doc and get me a GFB verification. If they use it for people over 120 that’s not as many and the cost makes it no deterrent. The company will easily pay the $25 and the pilots will take the path of least resistance. Why go to the ER when you can get it done over the phone in 10 minutes. The ”abusers” are enabled by not having to verify and the GFB not having a duration per GFB. It’s easier for all and risks becoming common place.