The Guvnor here reveals the harsh reality of his attitude towards pilots, in particular those that seek to exercise their right to join a pilot union. They are, in his mind, "Luddites".
And they really must wake up and "realise that there's no such thing as 'labour protection "assurances"' in this day and age". Of course, in this same day and age, it is perfectly OK for airlines to "seek to protect their training investment" through the imposition of bonding agreements, is it not Guv?
Yes, I really think you should join BALPA where you would most certainly fit in and be welcome. Whoops, I forgot that you don't have a pilot licence. Never mind, you might be welcome anyway as a pseudo-employer. Why not give them a call, as suggested above?