Bristow Pilots in industrial action
Hi there - I am doing some research into the impact (or lack of) of unions in the aviation industry, and am doing a quick scope of the helicopter side also. My general view from what I have read is that BALPA, Unite and others attempt to do a good job, and engage with the companies on pay etc, but that, ultimately, the employers hold the whip hand, pressure from the O&G companies being a good reason to plead poverty. I'm interested in any views on this issue from those who have worked at BHL, CHC, Bond etc and, in this example of Bristow Humberside how effective BALPA were. As background, I am a slight pinko, so have union sympathies as far as I think they should exist and fight for the rights of workers, but am doing a general research project and not working on behalf of a union (or a newspaper!)