OMG
I can't believe that I am in agreement with a 411a post- BALPA, have got what they deserved
!!- before you all shout, hear me out. I agree, anything that could potentially change t&c's for the worse, should be not taken lightly. Today however, it's not just a case of voting for strike action anymore. In earlier posts, it's mentioned perhaps getting some bigger unions involved. Sadly, the days of unions all sticking together, are long gone.
The average person on the street, many of them members of these bigger (wealthy) unions, have perceptions that the flying community are extremely well paid, live abroad, pay virtually no tax etc. I for one would be unsure that you would get the support you need from these people.
You have to choose battles carefully. BALPA I fear, have played this very badly, to it's members (not just BA) cost.