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New Union Sick Days Off and Miracle Wonders

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Posted by York1 on Monday, May 29, 2023 6:50 PM

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In July 1996 I was operated on for colon cancer and was off work until after Labor Day that year.  The accumulated Sick Time, coupled with Railroad Retirement Unemployment benefits kept me financially solvent during that period of time.  From September through February I was able to undergo Chemo and Radiation therapies to defeat the illness during my regular off time.

 

Congratulations!  That is great news.  You've been cancer free all the years since?  If so, you've really done well.

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Posted by zugmann on Monday, May 29, 2023 5:41 PM

I miss the days when you could just mark off when you needed to and mark back up.   Back when rational people ran the RR and realized that, you know, sometimes people working long and varied hours need occasional time off. Whether for phsyical or mental well-being. 

3 days is a joke.  Kind of like the "scheduled helathcare days" that only unassigned people get to have.  

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

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Posted by SFbrkmn on Monday, May 29, 2023 4:02 PM

The proposed agreement is not all cracked up what the carriers want others to believe. Removing 3 PLDs from the allocated 11 and changing them to sick days does not solve the issue as nothing is gained.                                                     Staying healthy working in unassigned service is not easy. One can take all health precautions but unless you get adequate sleep (good luck on that) nothing else matters. Yrs & yrs of being in jet lag over half the time will bust the most healthy individual out there

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Posted by BaltACD on Saturday, May 27, 2023 5:46 PM

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BaltACD, I for one am very glad that you came out on top in your battle with The Big C. Your knowledge base that you share with us adds immeasurably to these pages. Thanks for doing that for us! And I am thankful to The Big Guy upstairs for you still being here to share your knowledge with us!

Thank You!

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Posted by kgbw49 on Saturday, May 27, 2023 4:53 PM

BaltACD, I for one am very glad that you came out on top in your battle with The Big C. Your knowledge base that you share with us adds immeasurably to these pages. Thanks for doing that for us! And I am thankful to The Big Guy upstairs for you still being here to share your knowledge with us!

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:08 PM

It's one thing to make a conscious effort to stay healthy.

It's another thing entirely to actually stay healthy.  That stomach bug your kid brings home from school, or that bad taco can wipe out those efforts.

OTOH, "mental health days" are a convenient way to gain a little time off without digging into personal days or vacation days.  Especially if you have (as I did) better than a year's sick leave on the books.  They aren't officially recognized, however...

Unfortunately, there are those who will abuse the privilege...

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Posted by BaltACD on Thursday, May 25, 2023 1:11 PM

When I was still working, the Union for my craft had already negotiated both Sick Time and Personal Leave days into our contract.

With my hobby of Sports Car racing, that would take place on weekends and require traveling up to 8 hours from home to participate I would bid in jobs that complemented my need - with that being said none of the jobs I held had weekends as the rest days.  With that being the case I would schedule one or two Personal Days so that I could participate.

In July 1996 I was operated on for colon cancer and was off work until after Labor Day that year.  The accumulated Sick Time, coupled with Railroad Retirement Unemployment benefits kept me financially solvent during that period of time.  From September through February I was able to undergo Chemo and Radiation therapies to defeat the illness during my regular off time.

Never too old to have a happy childhood!

              

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New Union Sick Days Off and Miracle Wonders
Posted by croteaudd on Thursday, May 25, 2023 12:33 PM
The railroad unions are doing quite well in getting paid sick days off.  But, it has been my experience that paid sick leave is a lie, because if you use that entitlement, managements frown on it and will try to fire one.  One can get around the problem entirely by staying healthy.  From personal experience (and a doctor’s recommendation) I have found that taking a multivitamin daily did the trick for me.  Years pass now before a doctor has to be visited.  You may want to consult your doctor too to see if such a regimen would assist you.  My physician also recommended a B-complex tablet daily, but after many years of such I cut that out temporarily in tracking down some issues I’ve encountered that may or may not be related to multivitamins or B-complexes.  There have also been great dental benefits!
 
It is hoped something of value and useful was stated herein for the railroaders and railfans at this forum.

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