I worry for the FO's who are going to spend 25-30 years in this company. A 248k base isn't that far away? It's miles away from the pay people should have, I would strongly suggest you work out pay per hour, if you're not shocked work it out for the FO's instead, it's a good time to start thinking collectively as a pilot ground.
I do find that statement interesting when the ink is still wet on the joining agreement where they signed on for such terms and conditions. Is there some evil empire behind the curtain that suddenly reduces the salary once you are hired or did they look at the big shiny jet and forget to check the fine print before jumping off the cliff?
It's noble to be looking for better conditions whenever possible, but to smack down an existing long term pilot who's happy where they are when you're a new hire is not going to make the flight deck a happy place.