Speevy - you worry about your 'facts' and I will worry about mine. The Italian contract is fantastic and that is why there is a vast queue of people trying to get there - that is a fact. A contract like that will not happen in Germany and if you delude yourself it will then you will be massively disappointed. Sorry, but that is the harsh fact of this situation.
Do you know how the pilots (BALPA) came up with the numbers presented to the company? If not, speak to someone who knows before you make statements like the one you did. Please feel free to PM me for the information if you can't get it from other sources.