AS, your post summarises some of the worst aspects of industrial relations in this country, yet you criticise pilots for taking a stand against the deterioration of working conditions. The fact that the education costs and despicable work practices you have experienced are widespread does not make them fair, or right. The pilot body, and other unions, should be commended for taking a stand in their employment negotiations. If you had some b@lls, maybe you'd stand up for yourself too and you wouldn't be the bitter, envious individual that you appear to be.
And by the way, most Australian pilots pay significantly more than $60k for their training, and for the majority, a $36k/year pay cheque upon completion of training is like hitting the jackpot. Your woe is me attitude is not very endearing.