There are obviously two schools of thought here. I subscribe to (perhaps the less obvious ideal) that market forces will dictate salaries and conditions.
I support the fact that individuals who have nothing better to do may elect to work on their 'G' days for a nominal compensation. I operate the 744 and have more time off than I need and sometimes enjoy having a few extra sectors.
Listening to some off the comments would make one believe that I should decline these sectors. Well, when it does not suit me I shall refuse to operate but a lot of the time it does suit me.
The issue is not what we get paid for working on a 'G' day (the remuneration has previously been negotiated and I for one am reasonably happy with the arrangements) - the real issue is the basic salary which has not reflected inflation for at least the last five years.
Lastly, I have been around for a while in the aviation industry. I take exception to people who say what I should and should not accept. I make my own decisions as to what is fair or not and when I deem it out of line I shall make my stand as I have done in a previous life.
Enough said
csd