Blackdog, a more careful reading of that piece would tell you that it was Go's (named) Company Council members that achieved the result, not a mythical swat team from New Road with a grudge against EJ. If you aren't getting results then it may be down to several factors, but a lack of help from BALPA is unlikely to be one of them. Remember, YOU are BALPA, and your reps are YOUR mouthpiece. If you don't like 'em, change 'em, but don't blame BALPA.
And to the poster a page or so back who wondered if there is any airline left that is pleasant and fun to work for you don't have far to look. It's now part of EasyJet. Wouldn't it be tragic if the incorporation of "best practices" somehow allowed that unique atmosphere and attitudes to work to be lost. It's so close to you, you could (rather we all could) have it. Now!