Which union?
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Which union?
I'm a North Sea Puma skipper and have been a member of BALPA since I first got my licence but I like to have a review of things every now and then. Any suggestions for other unions which could possibly be considered? Thanks in advance.
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From: Liverpool based Geordie, so calm down, calm down kidda!!
After a recent workplace incident, I joined Unite for about £10 a month. Although they don't specialise for pilots, they do for cabin crew and provide lawyers when needed. All you need but cheaper!
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Very interesting Jay. Thats a whole load cheaper than a BALPA option of 1% a month or whatever it is now. 
If they give the same level of cover, and looking at the failings of BALPA in the offshore sector, then I cant see why anyone would choose BALPA over UNITE.
Thanks for the heads up.
If they give the same level of cover, and looking at the failings of BALPA in the offshore sector, then I cant see why anyone would choose BALPA over UNITE.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Thanks Jayteeto. I heard that alot of BA's fixed wing guys have been joining a European pilots' union. Don't know any details but worth looking into and one of the reasons I have decided to shop around.
