Nil Further - you are so right. If any non-BALPA members are reading this, you need to become a member today. This offer would be laughable if it was not serious. It constitutes a pay cut for all pilots but an even bigger one for those based outside the UK.
I have only recently re-joined BALPA having been totally disillusioned with them in the past. Whatever your past experiences have been - put it behind you. It is absolutely vital that you join now and decide to join us in what will be a difficult but winnable fight. We simply must have your support.