See, this is one of the reasons I left Pearl, used to be a good company to work for, gone down the sh*tter since management went to Darwin. I feel for you pilots, all I can say is stick to your guns, Take in the whole picture of what is going on throughout Australia, and dont be too quick to sign. Management realise that the shoe is now on the other foot, and of course want an EBA signed. Your not alone, consider other unions for advice, as I believe that the AFAP has lost alot of it's bite(or isnt willing too), talk to other pilot bodies(if you havn't already).
Good luck with it all.
JarJar