I think the point that everyone seems to be missing is that EVERYONE at EK got a 5% (total) salary increase. NOT ONLY THE PILOTS.
So, to me, in a world where airline pilots are asking for 20% plus (and getting it), this implies that by sitting at the sharp edge of a widebody, your value basicly equates to that of the flight ops janitor.
Please excuse me for being p!ssed off.