Bondi, did you ever consider the possibility that some pilots may not want collective agreements or union representation. My experience of Unions is they are feckless and toothless when the time comes to act. Crews can feel "bullied into joining" and personally, in the past with BALPA taking 1% of my salary I would rather have taken take money and bought beer, The NAS action of last year proved this fact..Of course, one can argue that everyone should have a " choice" but there are many employers where no unions exist..just a thought!
If people care to see where their money goes:
https://www.balpa.org/About-BALPA/Pu...unts-2014.aspx
" delegate costs" AKA booze up's increased 400%
The real issue with NLH and NAS is that outside of the Scandi Countries the Pilots are just a resource, never have been, and never will be, close to the mothership. But the majority accept this and just want to get on with their work, get paid and go home..