Does anybody here live in the real world?
BALPA should do this, BALPA should have done that, BALPA this that and the other.
Just how should BALPA stand up to the big bad airlines and force change?
The world is very simple in this area, supply and demand. IF, a big IF, a shortage looms then the big bad bosses will have to sponsor training and pay salaries which attract more people. While people are willing to sacrifice so much to gain a licence and work for a pittance or pay to fly the world isn't going to change anytime soon.