Hot Wings, I’m not anti BA. I have been fortunate enough to have been in the position to choose the company I now work for, from several offers of employment including BA. All this was some time ago and while it is true I have at times wondered if I made the correct choice, I have no doubts now. Of course this could change tomorrow and I may still regret not seeking shelter under the BA canopy. . .. .I have never worked for BA, but I have friends who do and they appear unwilling to accept that times have changed. I accept that I speak from very limited knowledge but it appears to me to be a common trait among the pilots I know. BA is still the flag carrier and in my opinion rightly so. But now it does not have the luxury of having un-competitive practises supported by the UK taxpayer. That does not mean that my colleagues and I would not jump at the chance to have similar agreements with our company. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .BALPA can only become more affective through an increased membership base. I have been very critical of CD both to his face and to CC members. Competition for his position can only be good, but I would prefer us to concentrate our efforts fighting for our collective good. Taking our eyes off the ball, while we fight amongst ourselves during an election process imposed on us by legislation introduced by an anti union government, helps no one, as was the intention.. .. .Regards max.