Wimps!
Brakes to Park has it in one!
You all have control over your own lives. You decide where you will be and when. You owe 'these people' nothing except to perform pilotage for an agreed wage. Perhaps you should think hard about just who 'these people' are and ask yourself what you owe them. If they want to change or do something you disagree with then refuse to cooperate. If they want to make unreasonable changes to your roster exercise your basic rights of self determination, say NO! If they want you to fly without providing food and water or an adequate opportunity to obtain and consume it then, say NO! You willget no argument from them once they realise you can't be cowed or frightened.
So stand up for yourselves and stop acting like cowardly sheep. Why are you afraid of people who have absolutely no power over you. They can no more place demands on you than a tradesman or shopkeeper with whom you transact any other business. They are a bunch of faceless strangers to you and your families. Remember that and to whom your loyalty and goodwill should be directed; yourself, your family and friends.. easyJet comes a very long way last.
Until you all realise this they will have you in their grasp to twist and manipulate as they see fit. The answer to this dilemma is the same as if you are faced by similar behaviour from any other stranger in society. Retain control over your life.