BALPA unrealistic fees?
I've just noticed my BALPA fees have risen to about £41 a month.
My previous union membership (Nautilus) as a ship's Captain is currently only £19 a month.
My wages haven't changed so what is BALPA doing to charge twice as much for doing a similar job? Could it be the glossy magazines? I appreciate union membership is important, particularly in the current climate, but I'm struggling to justify such expense. Anyone else with views on this?