The result of the ballot is now known - it is a significant 'Yes' vote. The vote was a 76% 'Yes' vote and a 24% 'No'. Interestingly 24% of eligible pilots did not vote. In effect it means that approximately 58% of BALPA members pilots have voted 'Yes' - the rest either voted 'No' or did not vote at all. Depending on your interpretation of the 24% voters who did not participate, you can either say they abstained or were not sufficiently interested to cast their vote. Whatever the reason, the end result is a substantial 'Yes' vote and we can now move onto other issues.
I personally feel this is a victory for common sense and has shown the power of responsible union representation. A 6% pay offer backdated to last October followed by a further 4% this October is the best deal any airline has had this year and will be the benchmark which other airlines will be judged by. I hope we can now move on to addressing the more pressing 'lifestyle' issues that will make the company a 'great place to work'.
Last edited by Norman Stanley Fletcher; 18th May 2006 at 00:16.