I feel the need for a Helicopter pilots union has been the subject of debate for some time, and yes, if our income level is to have any modicome of control, then a union is desparetly needed (on either side of the pond). However, who could champion this just cause???? Just HOW do you start a union??? A great many helo pilots starting there careers will sell out for that first job and except "peanuts", while the companies know full well that they can always get someone in "cheeper" if you don`t like it!!
I wish I could have been constructive with this post, rather than stating the bloody obvious....but, maybe someone can point us all in the right direction