I think it's time for these daft arguments about the numbers game to STOP.
As posted elsewhere - if the CC keeps harping on about its great relationship with management and says it can't negotiate better deals due to the dwindling membership then there needs to be a sincere about-face in the way the CC does business with the company.
Unions do not exist to smooth the path for unpopular decisions by management. Unions are a means for a workforce to make representation for BETTER working conditions, and if they can't get them by "peaceful" means, then they can use their position to apply other means of pressure.
It is not illegal to use more fuel, but by heck if all the BALPA members began loading a bit more and working to rule, you will hear the pips squeak down in easyLand.
Start growing some teeth, EZY CC, and start seeing the membership grow accordingly!
Last edited by Slim20; 10th Jul 2005 at 19:18.