First of all, you can only join the VNV if you are employed by one of its recognized airlines (ie. KLM, Martinair, HV, denimair, schreiner)
Indeed it is stupid that current KLC UK people are not eligable for new KLM jobs.
Balpa should bring that up, and if you ask the VNV kindly, they might even ask KLM for the same thing. (although VNV usually does not want anything to do with hiring policies, as it does not yet include any members)
From a company point of view, it doesn't solve any of its pilot shortages, since the same people will be employed.
So maybe that is why they are blocking it.
Good luck to all, and if you need dutch lessons send me an E-mail!
Spuis