I concur with LAX.
If BALPA gave a monkies about the new recruits they wouldn't have had a conference that cost £60 each for some bearded chap to tell us how great Jet 2 were for giving him a job, when they didn't even turn up.
Next time BALPA forget the prawns in batter and save us the dollar, or was it just a money making exercise to support the BA Captains pension.
At least with RYR you know that you are going to get shafted and you can prepare for it. Close your eyes and relax.
Several others wont give you the benefit of a reach around...