Mr Ree,
I also quite like Scotties suggestion, but with one reservation... What happens at the end of this one year of grace? A great many pilots will choose not to take up membership if they have to put their hands in their pockets. The next time a negotiation is voted on by those that have, the "Silent Majority" will get on here and in the crewroom and cry foul, and we are back to square one.
Anyone who doubts the value of BALPA recognition, go up a couple of threads and read what's going on at Ryan. Don't believe it wouldn't happen here without representation.
I'm sorry, but the "Silent Majority" where given the chance (In fact where just about begged!!) to put themselves in the position to vote on this and previous issues.
If you feel dis-enfranchised, all it will cost you this year is .5%...