DV you have made it clear to me that the pilots on the North Sea have a lot more clout than a lot of us really realise. If the NSPA was revamped I’m sure that a lot of ground could be gained. However, it has made me also think.
The two operators on the North Sea today have allowed BALPA to be the pilots union. Therefore there is 100 percent BALPA support. This makes BALPAs bargaining position extremely powerful. If BALPA really wanted to make alterations for the pilots, they now for the first time have the strength. Why are they not doing anything about it?
Would any BALPA members care to comment as to why you are not doing anything about it. Perhaps you believe that the pilots’ conditions are satisfactory and that is why you are not proactive in improving the conditions for your members. Or has the apathy disease also hit you. A BALPA viewpoint would be appreciated.