The post of Clanger32 encapsulates the problem nicely. The current system "does not serve the needs of the whole".
This is not BALPA bashing. This problem can be fixed if we first recognise that there is a problem. How can BALPA ever tackle some of the big issue's facing our industry today - like pay to fly schemes et al, under the present system?.
It does not have to be like this. As for if the penny has dropped yet - I am not sure. BA friends are quick to praise their CC efficiency (in tackling exclusively BA issue's) while seemingly oblivious to the relentless rise of the Loco's who's business model guarantee's them a competitive advantage. Maybe an upturn in the economy will save them.
It would be interesting if a poll could be organised.