max_cont - the point that I am trying to make is that Chris Darke is about to be re-elected, whilst the majority of BALPA members don't even realise that an election is taking place. The BA CC has informed its members but other CCs have not because, I can only assume, they prefer things to continue the way they are. It is up to you to suggest suitable candidates to your CC and for your CC to nominate them! Try not to be blinkered by your anti-BA attitude (and don't forget that there are many pilots at BA who have previously worked for other airlines).. .. .Previous postings, about Chris Darke, have indicated that many people are very unhappy about BALPAs leadership and direction, so why should there be a rushed re-election process, when what we need is some open debate and some viable alternatives?