I often wonder why people blame Balpa every time a company does something to erode T&C's, does anyone think to blame the company and perhaps support your representatives in influencing the company. The airlines with the best T&C's around the world generally have high union membership enabling a strong bargaining position. Are there times when I felt my reps didn't or couldn't help, probably but on the whole they work for the advancement of all our terms and conditions, at times that may not suit me personally, but I try to view this as a long term game over many years. If you are disgruntled, get involved and be an influence, don't walk away or you are playing into managements hands.