Belittling pilots who are in the process of standing up for their rights and asserting their value is stupid and destructive.
Network taking PIA is fantastic news for the whole industry. When the Qantas Group and other RPT operators realise they can no longer treat pilots like crap and get away with it, the benefits will flow to all.
Network guys are in the very fortunate position of not having a looming threat of their flying being sent to a cheaper subsidiary. You have no reason not to push hard and get an outcome that properly values your contribution to the Group. Good luck and I hope for the best.