Penny wise, pound foolish...
You can only erode the EK salary and conditions package so far.
That point was 9/11 where rumblings of an outdated package in a high inflation environment was already cause for much concern.
When aviation times were tough (GWI, 9/11, SARS, GWII), the troops were asked to play as a team and help the airline forward in these times of need.
Being the professionals we are, we did and still do!
95 hours a month, but for how long?