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Instead of bizarre excuses, why wouldn’t SWA just say that employees called in sick in large enough numbers to disrupt operations? What is their reasoning for c

• ashtonkem 5y ago
  Because it's illegal. Under the Railway Labor Act they have to exhaust all their other set options before they can initiate a strike or walkout, and even then only if it's considered a "major" disagreement. Minor disagreements cannot be striked over, full stop.
  • mrunkel 5y ago
    That would be the motivation for the union, but the question was about the company.
    • KingMachiavelli 5y ago
      It would be a major accusation to say that there is an illegal strike occurring. Keeping that card unplayed gives SW more negotiating power
      • bryan0 5y ago
        There’s a difference between “called in sick” and “illegal strike” though. SWA can state the first one as a fact if it’s true.
        • ashtonkem 5y ago
          If I understand correctly, a “sick-out” would be considered an illegal work action in this context.
    • throaway46546 5y ago
      I know from experience that they don't compensate you for weather related delays or cancellations.
    • ashtonkem 5y ago
      Ah, I misread. My bad.