danny, Yes, all of the things you talk about are with the Brookfield First Officers. I agree, the company have far too many of them, and recruiting more. BALPA can have, and do nothing for them, as they are self employed contractors. I do feel for some of them, but it is a situation they chose to accept when they decided on a shortcut to flying a big new jet.
Overall they still don't do too badly and the majority find a very quick route to their command.
If you must get involved in this debate, please learn the facts first!