Fair point,but. . . . just because these terms were accepted in RYR ( which has a fairly unusual mix of nationalities / personalities
and different contacts ) that doesn't stop you fighting your corner ,or blaming the Ryanair guys if you end up with the same. It is easy to say "you should fight for better", but that equally applies to you wherever you are when your turn comes
How many hours will we be working at 50 ? that depends on how much input the IAA / CAA or whoever is willing to make, so far it doesn't fill me full of confidence, the company will always make the case for more but will the authority agree ?
BTW, lucky you if you have enough dosh to retire at 50, most of us are probably looking at a few more years than that even at 900hrs/year.