I'm afraid I can't see there being any
effective BALPA representation at OS for some very considerable time. (Some window dressing perhaps)
It just appears to me that the T&Cs, and indeed the whole employment ethos, are simply not compatible with any Union efforts to drive up costs!
Increased costs will not be tolerated. (with 17 pax on a transatlantic 757, it's making spectacular losses already!) Anyone making waves will see a detrimental effect on their employment.
As has been implied earlier. It is pretty obvious that this 'airline within an airline' has been designed from the very outset, to thrive on a high turnover of staff, and in the medium term to drive
down staff costs.
The fact that, in the meantime, it might carry the odd passenger (at huge cost!), is purely coincidental!
Re-Heat, nice try!
The reason OS pilots aren't here is because they are either flying or sleeping!
(Or just don't want to upset Dale!)