If BALPA truely want membership to increase they seem to be doing precious litttle about it. Where is the publicity in the crewroom, who are the CC members? I haven't a clue! It comes across a some secrect society that wants you to join but wont give you any info until you do.....QED poor response. After 6 years with BALPA I left prior to joining EZY, not nearly enough bang for my buck. Since joining EZY I have canvassed opinon whether to rejoin or not. The overwhelming view which I have heard has been negative, particularly from the FOs, and mixed with some vitriol I might add.
Whether the opinions they express are corrrect or not it shows the up hill struggle BALPA has. If they want others to join then get some decent publicity - tell us what tricks the company are up to (like the T&G did for the cabin crew) and you may find the response more positive. More importantly, get an aim, fight tooth and nail and get it. If I feel that what you are fighting for is worth it and you will take it to what ever ends to get it I'll be first in the membership line, so far I'm still very undecided.
Last edited by nimrod42; 30th June 2005 at 23:00.