He's right though. The only reason airlines are able to erode conditions like this, is because we let them by still applying and still going to work for them. It's the same situation for all the flight attendants employed by Jet Connect, doing exactly the same job as their Qantas counterparts, for less pay, less perks and no chance of climbing the ladder.
In saying that, I'm not saying I wouldn't work for them - that would be like voting for the legalise cannabis party, unfortunately one person cannot significantly affect the market.