I feel sorry for you that employees in your chosen field are apparently unable to industrially organise in the pursuit of improved conditions of employment. Things sound pretty ordinary for you.
Why would we want to "industrially organise", in our field, things where so much better when we got rid of the unions. Management was more at ease, had flexibility, and where that sh!t scared of the unions making a come back that they make sure that we stay ahead in terms and conditions.
So there's no jobs for life, you make your self be employable and its not an issue.