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It is incredibly degrading to ask a doctor for a sick note. But I think that's the point. It's psychological warfare.
On the one hand, Dickson blabs about our professionalism and contributions. On the other hand, he puts out memos and institutes policies that demean and humiliate us. Just another kook-aid drinking, money grubbing, dime-a-dozen airline exec paid mostly in stock. We need "no questions asked" sick provisions in our next TA. |
Originally Posted by Purple Drank
(Post 2023784)
It is incredibly degrading to ask a doctor for a sick note. But I think that's the point. It's psychological warfare.
On the one hand, Dickson blabs about our professionalism and contributions. On the other hand, he puts out memos and institutes policies that demean and humiliate us. Just another kook-aid drinking, money grubbing, dime-a-dozen airline exec paid mostly in stock. We need "no questions asked" sick provisions in our next TA. |
They are quick to tell us sick leave COSTS them $48 million annually. How about telling us how much they SAVE by all the contractually guaranteed sick time we are leaving on the table?
Furthermore, what percentage of that $48 million is from that elusive "abuse"? None, as far as I can tell, because no one has been fired or disciplined for said "abuse"..... |
Originally Posted by Laserowner
(Post 2023930)
They are quick to tell us sick leave COSTS them $48 million annually. How about telling us how much they SAVE by all the contractually guaranteed sick time we are leaving on the table?
Furthermore, what percentage of that $48 million is from that elusive "abuse"? None, as far as I can tell, because no one has been fired or disciplined for said "abuse"..... In response to all this 'sick leave abuse' nonsense, DALPA should run the 'cost' numbers, if every pilot were to use every minute of sick leave available per our contract, every year, and then run the numbers on what the pilot group actually uses. Take the difference and throw it in the company's face, tell them; "Look, the Pilot Group is SAVING YOU $XX MILLION every year in Unused Sick Leave! You can either add that value to our next TA, or you can write each pilot a check each June 1, for his unused sick leave, OR...you can Shut The Phuck UP about this 'sick leave abuse' nonsesnse! It DOESN'T EXIST!" |
Does anyone remember the sick leave harassment program several years ago? CPO calling guys in.
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I bet flight ops has an internal goal of limiting sick leave to less than 40 hours per pilot per year.
The certainly don't budget for anywhere near 100 hours. |
Originally Posted by Purple Drank
(Post 2023618)
Just received from DALPA:
December 8, 2015 Sick Leave Trend Analysis Yesterday Flight Operations released an update with a Sick Leave Trend Analysis depicting past pilot sick leave usage which highlighted utilization during holiday periods. We recognize the Company’s right to communicate to its employees regarding operational topics and concerns. However, it is important to remember that it is our Pilot Working Agreement that governs our Sick Leave benefit. ALPA remains steadfastly committed to enforcing the provisions in the PWA. Please reference Section 14 of the PWA for contractual guidance on Sick Leave. The safety of your passengers and your crew depends upon your fitness to fly and the FARs clearly state that the wellbeing of the pilot is a primary consideration for safety of flight. A pilot should never fly when sick nor should a pilot call in sick when well. As always, fly safe. |
Originally Posted by Purple Drank
(Post 2023784)
We need "no questions asked" sick provisions in our next TA.
Originally Posted by Turbo1
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Agreed 100%........Better get dalpa on that........OH, I forgot.......they have their own agenda and that does not include listening to us.........
Bingo. Unfortunately, that survey didn't really ask what we didn't want, so I'm not sure they know. We need to tell them. |
Originally Posted by newKnow
(Post 2024031)
I'm glad they responded like this. It's a good sign.
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I'm not a Delta pilot but it seems either Delta provided a healthier work enviroment in the past and the last decade of changes is causing the workers to wear down. The FAA has come out with new guidance on self assessment for aircrew concerning fatigue and readiness to operate aircraft and aircrew are required by regulation to follow them.
The new increased sick usage will soon be the new normal sick leave usage. It appears that not calling in sick in the past means that a sickness in the future will be considered abuse. |
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