What the CC may or may not have done in the past is yesterday's news. I have joined BALPA because I am interested in my future at easyJet and have considerable confidence in the new CC who are fighting hard in difficult circumstances. I believe these are good people who are trying to make a difference in the face of 'old' management practices. The least we can do is back them with our membership. As I have said before, if you then do not like the deal they negotiate you can vote against it. If you stand on the side and whine you will only have yourselves to blame if the deal is a bad one. I personally believe that our best hope for the future lies in being united together to build a great company that is both doing well financially and looks after its employees. The only way I can see that being achieved is to have a strong pilots' union. Right now that is BALPA and they therefore have my vote!