I'm sure that we all appreciate that sickness levels for airc crew and CC will be slightly higher than the norm, due to possible damage to ear drums etc, but let's get real, an average of 22 days per year was a disgrace and indefensible. CC knew it and agreed to reduce it. 12 is still too high. The UK average of 6-7 may never be achievable in the airline industry, but 22 come on.
It is very disturbing the comments made here about shop assistants etc. CC are mostly hard working professionals, who in my experience deserve our full support, but not on silly issues like excess sickness and better terms and conditions. The more you dig in, the more you're good T & C's will be compared to others. You're at the top of the tree looking down, not the other way around.
The customer pays all your wages at the end of the day. Treat them badly and they'll use other carriers, which will effect us all.
Skintman