We have to expect that if we are paid that amount, they have the right to work us to the CAO, and they will want the best pilot for the job, not the next pilot on the seniority list!
We will get roster changes and it will not be the companies fault that this occurs, so if we get this type on money, we will have to work for it. You always have to choice to leave.
Gee the company did not give me 24 hours notice to a roster change so they owe me $200. Get over it, this is what will send companies broke, not $150K pa as the incidentals cannot be budgeted accurately.
I'm not arguing as such, but the increases on the West haven't made the slightest difference to the working conditions at the various companies. Prior to the increases people were working hard. Since the increase, they are still working hard. The increases didn't coincide with a massive influx of work.