absolutely pointless argument and you guys are embarrassing us as AME's because every time one of you posts a reply the thread jumps to the top of the table..!
Plore, I understand your frustration but you know what happens when any airline management read your post? They will only be happy! because if EK is doing this they too can and should! They don't care how you're doing or how you're feeling, they care that you're there releasing their aircraft with the minimum cost and headache possible and THAT'S why they favor Indians and Filipinos , nothing personal they just cost less, whine less and do the same job.
We need to get over stupid bullsh!t like racism and classism and unite with our fellow workers to put our foot down as a one so someone out there would be willing to listen to us.
Aircraft orders are increasing and supply of qualified man power can't and will not match the demand. At least not over night. And unlike any other field the effect is instantly globalized. When EK or QR for example boosts salaries the region and consequently the world will have to match and this process keeps going until the supply is more than the demand which is not the case these days. We can make the best of this occupation if only we can get over stupid bullsh!t and unite...
So, instead of this pointless argument I say find ways to make us -AME's- unite and twist the arms of managements instead of twisting each others.