Have BALPA get in touch with VC immediatly so they know what to do and what NOT to do to.
Be prepared to have sh@t thrown in your face from places you wouldn´t even expect.
(On the other hand, we´ve all almost gotten used to that, haven´t we?)
Join your union and get others to join!
Get your personal networks up and running!
Get all those "artists" to get the big picture!
Get your email addresses and cell-phone #s to your union!
Give BALPA feedback!
Be prepared to give explanations to everyone including your mailman!
Get involved and expect to get clobbered!
Be prepared to act as one unity (there´s safety in numbers)!
Have patience and stamina once you get going.
Good luck!