FMLA "Patterns" and CTA Boss Logic
Not only are we deprived of our human rights for Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave by CTA mismanagement and the secret waiver signed by our treasonous union presidents, but we are constantly being harassed about our Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights. They always want to write us up or spy on us. One way they do this is through our use of FMLA Intermittent Leave . They like to accuse us of "pattern," "red-flagging" or FMLA "abuse." Sure, that does exist. But from my experience on the Local 308 Grievance Committee, the amount of abuse is negligible. We can fight the anti-FMLA terrorists many ways. One way is to avoid them. That is, Know the facts about FMLA protections . Know what others are going through. Know what the boss thinks . Use those resources to stay on top of the terrorists before they get a chance to hit you. Until we win back our stolen Paid Sick Leave, I beg every single union bargained for CTA employee to get Intermittent FMLA. Follow t...
