Listen wind check,well done pat on the back but I really couldn't give 2 f**ks if you got into BA or not ok.
Yes we know Ryanair are a horrible bunch.When I joined it was bad,but it keeps getting worse.
Your correct in some respects - a union cannot achieve miracles,and might not negotiate fantastic increases overnight(over time Yes). But at a minimum it will prevent further declines in T and C's.
Long term this place could be great with a union,we just have to stop the rot first.