Typhoon,
Just because some of us came from failing carriers does not mean that we should be less receptive to industry standards. We should also be paid like international wide body pilots. EK prides themselves on being a world class carrier and I have to take issue with this being a world class paying job. With the expenses in DXB (inflation,food,entertainment) I believe you are better off at most European airlines with the additional benefit that you have employer labor laws that protect you from the likes of EK mangers.
Just because most of the pilots here at EK have received a windfall with regards to pay and lifestyle conditions is the reason that things will never change here. Guys don't want to rock the boat and the pilots that have come from Europe (1st world carriers) and especially Americans will have to suffer here.