agaricus,
I couldn't agree more. this has been the first time I've ever joined a union in many years of airline flying and I am quite frankly amazed at ...........
1: how openly the CC members (like Flaps ?) openly admit how toothless and weak BALPA is in easy and that it's all they can do to hang on to our average T & C's.
2: That the most common statement I've read from the CC has been along the lines of ' well if you don't like it , stand up and sort it out yourselves'
3: the complete lack of political ability displayed that borders on ignorance sometimes. PM on the BALPA site is sometimes incredibly rude to the people he represents. (or did).
as far as this RHS things goes. I don't like it, it has the potential to raise CRM issues, it's never been part of my job description and I have no desire to fly with any other captain or commander no matter how well I get on with them.