Interesting observation Viking...I can't decide if you are saying that is a good thing or a bad one??
The only mechanism at EK that employees have for improving conditions is supply versus demand. And for pilots, now is as imbalanced as it has ever been, meaning now is the most likey time for an improvement in Ts and Cs forced by the shortage of supply. So it is sobering to see that things actually got a bit worse, therefor don't hold your breath for the improvement. If it doesn't happen now..it never will.