The 146 is a much less technical aircraft than the Q400.So even though 146 is a jet why pay more?Shouldnt everyone be paid the same and then there would be no problem changing between types as and when reqd to meet operational requirements.Just because the company has overcommitted,doesn't give them the right to wreck your homelife.In this day and age goodwill costs the going rate.
Balpa will only ever be as good as we the members make it ,if you cant stand together then what do you expect of them