Just our of interest, and not trying to stir up a hornets nest, why do you think the MBF should be only open to AFAP members.
As an objective observer, I would think that the best interest of MBF members would be served by getting as many members as possible, regardless of union affiliation.
It seems to me that the link between the afap and mbf is a dinosaur from a past time. These days, independent management of financial entities seems to be common practice and growth of membership by opening up to all comers would seem to benefit everyone.
I do understand that there are those that are reluctant to let go of the past and there is an us and them thing with AFAP guys, but trying to get past that, wouldn't it be good to have one great insurance scheme for Aussie pilots, union member or not.
Cheers
V