JW411A
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I have to say that the best posts seen on this forum are from you guys.
You have all been a breath of reason, in a sea of BALPA hype.
The Ryanair contract guys will be the ultimate casualties in this mis-guided and badly timed push for BALPA.
With the outside contractors and European based pilots there are enough pilots to operate the RYR schedule, and Ryanair contracted pilots could easily find themselves working legal minimum sectors each month or 3 months to be kept current, or be allowed to go out of check.
Once out of check and enough other pilots (Non Union) doing the flights you may find yourselves surplus to requirements.
Those who think that they will get Brookfield pilot's support in any strike action need to read a Brookfield contract, and realise you will not get help from them especially as BALPA has told many Brookfield pilots that they cannot support them, but they are welcome to pay their 1% subscriptions.
The time is NOT right to push for BALPA recognition in RYR, yet in 18 months to 2 years you might find the market has changed and you can vote with your feet and join BALPA companies.
I hasten to add that many of you will still find that when with other employers, you shall still find things to moan about.
Be reasonable and put your efforts into keeping people employed in these difficult times.