Yawn.......once again, so much hot air.
Many of us here at EK in Management grades (and yes, Pilots really are in Management grades) are expected to work as required without overtime or time of in lieu - it is assumed to be part of the package.
We all work pretty hard in this company, long days and weekends when required, shift work, etc, etc. You are not the only group for whom conditions change or who have contributed to the success of the company. You do however seem to be the only group who talk of infantile tactics to try and "teach the company a lesson".
Market forces will always dictate what rewards you can expect. At the present time the market is in favour of the employer, that may well change, but for now your position is weak.
If life and conditions are so intolerable for you personally then find somewhere else to go (if you can) otherwise please try and restrain yourselves from ranting like a spoiled child.
To those who think high oil prices are good for the Dubai Government and therefore EK because Dubai is an "oil rich" Emirate, then think again, they are not..........that is the Emirate down the road!
It also never ceases to amaze me how little some crew seem know about the company they work for, expected aircraft deliveries, Flt Ops management structure etc. Try looking beyond your roster and pay packet sometimes.
From a lowly (non pilot) management grade, been here 9 years in EK and still enjoying the challenge of working in a growing airline.