shut it Brae, if the man wants to ask a question then let him.
BALPA - expensive but good. Have a lot of clout and have been very good in my experience when it comes down to the basics, T&C'c etc.
For the more serious personal stuff then theyre like nuclear weapons, you pray you may never use them but if you do need them then youre glad youve got them. I know of two instances were guys, non-BALPA members, have got into trouble and have tried to get BALPA help, only to be told to sod off.
DB....