Sure would be nice to see ALPA use the thousands of dollars I/we pay them to take a stand and fight for the pilots they represent in order to resolve the sick time problems at all airlines. If I'm sick too much I have to get a doctor's note. If I'm sick at the wrong time, I have to get a doctor's note. Haven't been treated like that since high school. Airline management needs to wake up and realize that truly successful companies work with their employees to boost moral and productivity. Being treated like a child really doesn't help. This is just one example of something that ALPA can and should represent not just UAL pilots, but all pilots to change how sick time is treated by managements at all airlines. It's not sick time abuse if you have earned/accrued it. It is the employees' choice in how to use that time until it runs out. I'm sure Tilton doesn't need a doctor's note when he gets a tummy ache too close to his vacation time!