Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Blue flu" in English language version.
caseworkers get 'blue fever'
working without a contract or pay raise since 1991 .. the last three years
planning to take part in a 'sick-out' on Wednesday
mysterious ailment that strikes police officers suddenly, overnight, during times of labor disagreements, causing them to miss a shift.
returning to their jobs after two days of the blue flu.
angered by .. city's Police Chief ... disciplinary proceedings against two officers involved in the killing of a drug suspect .. had been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing ..the police officers' union voted .. to ask the chief to resign.
contention that the contract has been broken by a change of shifts and overtime orders ... Night shift officers have complained .. will lose their night differential if they work overtime during the day.
caseworkers get 'blue fever'
the issue of station closures ... is an emotive issue
Calls for accountability are often met with indignance and threats to desert those most affected by crime. The practice of officers, at the slightest sign of public critique, calling in sick en masse and refusing to do their jobs has long been called 'blue flu.'
'From the police point of view, they are working a very, very dangerous job,' Thompson said
