I trust this stance will continue after a deal is done when they will refuse any payrise earned by their brethren. Could I suggest that they contribute any pay increase over 4% to charity each month?
Surely the idea behind democratic workings is that you take what the majority have voted for whether or not one is part of that majority? I'd love to, though I think it hardly feasible, to opt out of say higher taxes introduced by a government for which I have not voted. Or take it further and disregard what I consider to be unfair legislation.
It cuts both ways, you can vote for, against or abstain. When it comes to voting, abstention is a perfectly valid choice, however it certainly does not follow that having abstained that the outcome of any vote does not apply to you. I'd say our man has every right to enjoy whatever comes of all this. He simply isn't inclined, as you are, to play a part in directing its outcome. Your subsription to balpa buys you this priviledge. Fair enough no?