Alright Daydreamer, I'll try, if you'll permit me.
BLAPA FAILS MISERABLY..... again.
CAMPAIGN FOR RECOGNITION AT RYANAIR SINKS WITHOUT TRACE.
July 17th was to have been the date by which the "representative ballot" was concluded thus providing BLAPA with an indication of just how many Ryanair pilots want them to act at their behest. Well, July 17th has come and gone, and so too have BLAPA. In fact, so underwhelming was the response that BLAPA have made another of their trademark retreats, tail between legs, but they lack even the most rudimentary standards of decency, honesty and moral courage in declaring their abject failure for what it is in truth, preferring to rebrand it. No surprises so far.
From the latest communiqué to emerge from BLAPA Bull!!!! Central...
In the last two Ryanair mock BALPA newsletters, we have been repeatedly
asked to defend our position and the various actions that we have taken
with other airlines. This question in many ways is not relevant
Oh really? In every way, it is ENTIRELY relevant. You are utterly useless in other airlines and would have been useless at Ryanair, just a lot wealthier. You seek to persuade intelligent, educated men and women airline pilots as to your efficacy, and yet in the next breath encourage us to ignore your conduct through every airline stained by that special BLAPA magic, as being not relevant? Hilarious! It is central to your argument. An argument you have lost…again.
It is equally ridiculous to cite the demise of XL or Zoom as
being the fault of unions
That's as may be, but what IS truly stunning is the extent to which you abandoned XL in their hour of need with a "roadshow" at only one base (LGW) and then your proudest hour. Surely, an apotheosis of union efficacy in the case of XL? That's right, ladies and gentlemen, BLAPA have used some of their tiny 11% pilot protection budget on launching a class action legal case for wrongful dismissal.....from a bankrupt airline in the hands of receivers! Wow! That’ll learn ‘em.
I can see it now. BLAPA the movie, starring the puppets from Team America. Trey Parker and Matt Stone couldn't come up with a more side-splitting script than the muppets at BLAPA manage every day. But what's this? Surely there's not more of this doublespeak?
BALPA does not want to jeopardise the “fraught” position the company is
in and will, therefore, delay its applications to the Central Arbitration
Committee for recognition.
For those of you unfamiliar with BLAPA-speak, permit me to translate.
"We've screwed the pooch again, boys and girls. The majority of UK Ryanair bases have written to us saying they don't want us, even Stansted where we thought we were quids-in, have told us no thanks, and so we've got to head for the hills and regroup. Don't worry though, by saying no we realise you really mean yes, just like a horny housewife in a bad mood, and so rougher than usual handling is called for. We'll call ya, but don't forget to keep up those subscription fees. We need them now more than ever. BLAPA is you and you are BLAPA.” Yarda yarda yarda.
BLAPA Strategy items.
Any unnecessary disruption to rosters or a financial penalty for pilots simply demanding Dignity & Respect would be dealt with industrially
Good one! A strike in the middle of the greatest recession in the history of flight. Too bad the operation would march on regardless, thank to BRK. You remember BRK don’t you? The same lot of pilots that you and the Dwarf of county Wicklow dropped in the shyte with the tax authorities? Payback’s a bitch, ain’t it?
Of course, BALPA is a democratic organisation
Yeah, right. You just don't understand "no", apparently.
but our invitation to the company to talk about voluntary recognition is still intact.
I wouldn't hold my breath, if I were you.
But just when I thought they were getting all morose and serious again, out comes the comedy team, regular as clockwork. I just don't think they can help themselves. Clearly, a missed calling in stand up comedy.
Agency workers face pay discrimination and want more rights, according to a new TUC poll.
Really? Obviously, BRK haven't read that particular TUC poll, and neither have my bank manager or accountant. Pay discrimination? Now I know you're on crack. The BRK contract is the most lucrative pilot contract on earth. If that's your idea of pay discrimination, BLAPA, bring it on.
The TUC invite Brookfield pilots to contribute as a matter of great
importance and urgency.
Sorry chum, we're too busy counting our money.
The process for recognition has been temporarily suspended whilst we look for reassurance
From mummy and daddy, I presume? And who's your daddy? Oh that's right, I nearly forgot. Here's a little hint for those who may have forgotten.
For those without a soul, you should begin one minute and 19 seconds in. For the rest of us, enjoy it all including the gorgeousness that is Anna Netrebko.
Bye bye for now, BLAPA.
See you in three years, or when the stupid gene comes to the shallow end of the Ryanair gene pool once more.