a) I'm not 'blaming' anyone, merely pointing out the facts.
b) "How many old timers within the industry sat back and done nothing while in control, when this industry invited the idea of change?" When was this 'invite' and what was it?
It is certainly not my fault. I negotiated a pretty good and flexible 'contract deal' which suited both me and the company 'down to the ground' and did not change anyone else's T&Cs.