This thread just goes to prove how apathetic some of our work colleagues are, support for this thread is practically nonexistent so why should support for a union be any different?
How about we enquire about getting our own private PPRUNE forum set up similar to those down the page that the real airlines have? It is a start and we could then discuss issues like these in private and this may then encourage more to voice their concerns.
What's the general feeling amongst staff in the crew rooms? That a probable gauge of the mood of things.