Ian, phone BALPA on 0208 476 4000 and ask them about JAR-OPS Sub Part Q and the new pan-European safety body - EASA.
Some UK operators will protect themselves from the bold aspirations of 'Q' by the controls placed upon them by industrial agreements. These will be the subject of commercial pressure by the time the legislation becomes compulsory by the middle of next year. The pilots will hold out for a while, but the pressure from management to extend to the limit (target) of 'Q' will be inexorable.
From that point on you can expect your pilot to be flying longer days than long distance lorry drivers whilst enjoying shorter rest breaks than livestock in transit.
Oh, and while you're at it, ask the CAA how happy they are with EASA taking over the supervision of safety in the UK.
Good luck. You have a real opportunity to achieve soemthing here. We'll help you where we can.