In the past, I've flown with F/Os that have been coughing or sneezing in the cockpit, and I've asked them to call in sick at the next station. Now, given our crummy sick leave policy, I no longer do that, since I don't want that person's paycheck to be affected.

Lo and behold, now I've flown with many more sick guys, and I've gotten sick much more. Now, because of this and one minor medical issue, I'm on 75% sick pay, too. This policy needs to change.

I would bet that pilot sick leave usage has increased under the current contract.