Nice to see you standing up for yourself PJ. I'm not sure what the case is in Aus but here in the UK, I think there is a slight shortage of pilots in certain sectors and this will only be sorted by taking pilots from other areas, leaving gaps to be filled. Working conditions will only improve if people do stand up and say no more to being treated like sh*t. I always thought pilots were professionals? Shouldn't we be treated that way?
Good luck in your endeavours to find employment with a worthwhile employer. It will happen.