Tell the little Irish bloke to have a read of the December issue of the Australian Aviation. Makes for interesting reading. Here is a quote from one of the articles:
" How do you attract pilots into the industry? You pay them a remuneration that reflects their hard won skills and responsibilities and you give them terms and conditions that reflect the way you would like to be treated, like a human being. It all comes down to that famous movie line:" Show me the money".
Get a copy and read pages 89-92.
If you J* star guys don't get a good pay rise out of this new negotiations you have rocks in your heads!