...or, I rather take the view that no matter how much is pushed our way there will always be those who demand more pay. I'm sorry I cannot join your crusade bemoaning a 1% gesture (unconfirmed btw)
I would, however, completely support an enhancement to the Op Allowance thereby giving extra benefit to those who put their lives on the line on Ops and not to those who always find a reason to not deploy; that gets my vote!