Im guessing "on the ropes" turned down the various pay rises , back dated holiday pay , fixed roster etc etc fought for on our behalf by BALPA in a fit of pique as well ?
BALPA is expensive but ive always had my subs paid back in spades over the years with what they have managed to negiotate with the company.
Without them the whole pilot workforce would be on frv and just a different shade of colour of ryanair.
Life is hard enough at easyjet and any time off is precious , so those guys who VOLUNTEER their own free time to work on our behalf for no extra reward get my utmost respect and admiration.
I couldnt do it and i suspect "on the ropes" neither could you.
Ps the log is a bit turgid but i suspect under the new leadership it may begin to reflect a more modern pilot workforce.