BA Strike - Your Thoughts & Questions III
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When did this dubious practise of handing over money for a sicknote start, and where
but why should you have to spend some money to prove you are sick
I'm sure BA know roughly how many staff would be ill on a daily basis so if that number peaked on strike days (despite BA warning staff in advance) they would see it as possible avoidance tactics
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Originally Posted by Litebulbs
Dunno, unless it gets you to the front of the queue.
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Yep, it does sound a bit harsh, but remember that not many years ago, in fact in the lead in to the current sickness policy within BA, the company was seeing the average days sick per employee running at around 18. This was getting on for three times as many days as most major organisations. If it was all genuine then there were some serious problems with employees lifestyles at work and at home. The health and safety side got ramped up. There was also a fair bit of analysis done on when the peaks occurred. Strangely, there were consistent spikes around Wimbledon fortnight and Royal Ascot. Cup Finals also featured. Clearly there was a need to weed out the 'social sickness/duvet day' culture from those who were genuinely ill.
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I was talking to a mate a while back about the new sickness policy (well new a while back). I am reasonably sure that you are allowed a certain amount before it kicks in. The policy was known locally as the us 'em or loose 'em scheme!
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As long as the working man is oppressed and exploited by the capitalist masters, the working man has to have the ability to take the struggle back to the establishment........................................
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and another thing, I feel bullied and harrassed by Joao da Silva
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