I'm sure most pilots would rather work half the time for half the wages rather than none of the time for no wages.. Isn't this the same equation as Uk airlines making a 20% pay cut and rostering 80% ..
Keeping staff travel, pension, sim currency, is worth a lot to most pilots. Let's face the facts, its a long way to go before pilots are in a position to call the shots.
At least THY did the honourable thing unlike the German partners SXD..