greigok,
That's why I stressed re genuine sickness only, people who are sick should not be pressured to come to work it is unsafe for all concerned and if anyone does pressure you to come to work when you are sick then the union and CAA should be involved quick smart. If anyone is genuinely sick please take managers name that pressures you, if you can call from your mobile and record the call, most phones can do this. Again I stress my post is in relation to genuine genuine genuine sickness only.
edit to add, if I did fall sick and was unable to operate/strike then I would more than happily take on the company and probably with the unions help. My source is an employment lawyer for large city firm so please dont disrespect me, you find the law that contradicts me and then contradict me, Virgin would have numerous claims if it tried this with GENUINELY ILL people.