Please remember that this issue does not only affect flight deck.
There are even more who will suffer as a result of this pension "deficit".
So, BALPA needs to get all the other unions on side and make a concerted defence of "what we signed for".
There is a generation split... APS/NAPS/NAPS2 etc. Those that are around 50 years old with 10-15 years to go are getting more than a little worried about whether there will even be a final salary to have a pension (reduced) against.
BA is holding pension forums, but I know of no-one that has bothered going to one. What would be the point... it ain't going to get the pension sorted. The government should step in and force BA to make up the shortfall NOW from available funds.
Who mismanaged the pension? Not those hoping to recieve it, that's for sure.
Those under 40 couldn't give a toss about pensions because they can't see that far into the future. No disrespect (avoiding incoming) to anyone, but do you really think about retirement aged less than 40?
Personally, I believe I will still be here when Willie has gone. Bet he gets a better hand out than I do though.
