For Kristsakes...
We, particularly Captains, are in the top 5% of wage earners in Australia.
You want to talk about 3rd world wages - find out what the guys flying 737's for Polynesian and Air Pacific are earning! - and then take the tax and accom out of the equation - they can't afford to drink at the bar.
Would I like more money - yes.
Do we deserve more money -yes
but are we the poor downtrodden - hardly.
You want crap money go and fly in GA and see what crap really is.
Get some reality into this discussion