Xploy your dead on. Most Pilots by nature think they are Sky Gods and can do it on their own. That's why they are where they are. By Self determination.
Pilots will not stick together, they are selfish and don't give a dam about anybody except themselves. That's why Flybe management have already won the battle. They know they can divide the staff and do exactly what they wish.
It is common knowledge that employee's of unskilled work stick together and when it comes to pay negotiations everybody is looking after the next person, not themselves.
I hear it in the crew room everyday, Pilots working days off, negotiating separate deals to advance their career, even guys working their leave!!
I think the description that the miners used in the 70's fits well. SCABS!