Just a few points to consider about the union and its effectivness.
1.It will only be as good as the council you elect and the amount of their free time they can donate to the issue. REPA/BALPA/IALPA will provide support advice and expertise but the driving force must come from the members themselves. A challenge considering your oponent.
2.It will go nowhere if the members do not support their council and stand up and be counted when it comes to the crunch. If you do not play your part do not blame the Union.
3.When it come to expectations remember that your council will be doing their day to day job with the associated fatigue that it induces as well as Union duties. This will take a toll on their life and therefore you must realise that there will be a limit to what will be achieved and the rate at which it occurs. If you think you can do better stand for election yourself.
4.None of the above are reasons not to join.
I spent many years in GA and saw no reason to join BALPA howevere a couple of seasons with EZY changed my opinon about Unions. BALPA is not perfect by a long way,yet there is no other choice.
Good luck and keep in mind the long term goals of a quality of life in a company that will see you to retirement
Last edited by flap15; 1st Nov 2004 at 08:29.