The defeatist attitude of some of the posters on this thread (the majority non BA) beggars belief, but does go a long way to explaining the long term decline of pilots terms and conditions.
We do not have to accept changes just because Willie says so, BA 'the most profitable airline in the world' for two years running can afford to pay.
I suggest some go look in the mirror and then think how they could, with a little backbone, improve there income and lifestyles for both themselves and their families.