I do think BALPA is the way to go - it is a "union" specialised for us after all!
We can be a strong, united group that looks out for each other and still maintain that nice feeling that (most) of us have about working for Jet2.
BALPA is a tool for us to use and we must wield it effectively. TGWU would have learn all the jargon first, for a start!!
G