Dragon Man
Sorry, I don’t mean to sound like a pussy but using a rape analogy in this context is offensive and unnecessary.
i have been involved in industrial negotiations and there is plenty of scope for “robust” discussion and some emotional rhetoric, but FFS Qantas pilots are well compensated professionals.
By all means have a crack at the company for reducing your conditions if you feel the need but 1. Don’t forget you are well compensated in real terms compared to the vast majority of the Australian population and 2. If you don’t like the package you are presented with there are clearly a number of opportunities in China as my email inbox will attest to, particularly for 330 and 777/787 crews.