Permafrost has a valid point but it is also worth noting the british airline pilots association seems to have done little to prevent an invasion of foreign pilots to our shores when there are still many home grown guys and girls out there with licences who cannot get a look in.
It does seem from norman stanleys posts that balpas "next battle" in easyjet to fight for common terms might be taking place because their pilots now feel threatened by the possibility of overseas contracts undermining their UK terms & conditions.
Its a bit late, they should have already been encouraging the company to form mini airlines within each country (like easy swiss) under the easyjet group. It is not a new concept, Air Europe tried it years ago but were too far ahead of their time. I reckon it would work now to the benefit of all concerned.