Geeeez I wish you guys/gals well for the future 'battle'. It makes me feel sad to see/hear that being in charge of a craft that requires skill & daring to manipulate is a struggle even before you get off the ground!
The Co's are leaning on the fact that you/me/I/we love flying & therefore use that love to their advantage when it comes to T&C's by way of giving you the least for gaining the most.
Am rooting for you lot
Remember they may take away yr entitlements, they may take away yr stability & they may even take away yr basic rights given enough wearing down but they'll never take away yr freedom !!!
CW