However, it is noticeable that whenever Balpa is discussed on this forum the vast majority of it's supporters seem to be those who where trained at Hamble and have only ever worked for one employer, and who traditionally enjoy huge benefits due to being balpa members.
Unsubstantiated rubbish. I and many colleagues do not fall into that category.
......or you can see no other way to a training slot than becoming a BALPA rep and selling your colleagues down the river at pay deal time why not sign up.....
What a risible comment and a disgusting slur.
The final demise of Dan Air wasn't quite so clear cut as some would have us believe. I know one of the top people involved in trying to save Dan, they required six more weeks to restructure and keep a viable operation going.
The 'money men' would not give them that six weeks, it is rumoured, (this is PPRuNe), that pressure was put on the money men, from where? who knows, but if it originated with BA it certainly wouldn't be the first time they have used their contacts with government to engineer a decision to their liking.
BAs insurance cover renewal in 1983 immediately springs to mind.
I do love a good conspiracy theory. Why don't we mention British Caledonian which also wasn't bust but forced into a takeover by underhand and illegal moves by big bad BA?
A bit like the ailing car industry crying out for government funds the point is being missed that if people aren't buying or paying a price which can sustain your company all the refinancing in the world does not alter stark reality.
Being made redundant is hideous for the people involved and their families (I know from experience) but to keep trying to blame everything under the sun for your predicament and ignoring the facts........