Hence he'd know all about "meagre conditions of service"
As for being paid "appallingly below market rate" i'm not interested in what the salary is, i'm interested in what actually goes into my bank account. So, even though the salaries may seem low, with no income tax and national insurance to pay, my bank account each month is as good, if not better, than most other COMPARABLE pilots.
As an aside, i'm sure we're all curious to know who this wonder Airline is that you now work for and whether THEY paid YOU an additional 4 weeks pay this month.
Off to hide under my stone.........and count my money!
