Sorry, but I disagree with the idea that the current pilot group in J* are the only ones who can put a stop to this...
While we can continue with the go slow tactics, organize sick days, PIA etc - and I'm all the more keen to partake, we need the pilot group outside to be telling managment to go and screw themselves with that contract!
We did it when V Aus sent out the first contracts - and they had to come back with better offers, J* NZ bases have found the same the problem, hence the need to bring in cadets (because the cadets let them get away with it!!!) It happened wih the SIN base contracts, so J* had to put out a better offer!
Take a look at the trend and decide for yourselves - you won't lose the oportunity - I didn't, and the same can be said for everyone else that told them to stick it where the sun doesn't shine!! This is how J* opperate people, they start low and work their way up til they find people start accepting the T&C's - much like you buying/selling a house...
If you let them pay you peanuts - then YOU'RE the monkey
Stan