delwy - there is something that can be done about it. This is a classic case of the need for union representation. At the end of the day you must decide as individuals whether you want the situation to continue indefinitely. Are you willing to fight or do you just want to submit yourselves to liars, cheats and yobs? You are 'looked after' by one of the weakest regulatory bodies in the western world, the IAA, and you therefore cannot rely on them for any support whatsoever. The pressing need here is for organisations such as BALPA to represent your interests. I am aware of the valiant efforts of REPA but ultimately you need to gather sufficient over support to form an overt trade union. I hope you are successful.