Now is an advantageous time, as crews are not divided and the motion is to have a pay review with pilots taking part. If CX executives can demonstrate to the AOA negotiating team why there can be no pay rise, then fine. At least sit down and discuss.
A lot of people still answer the phone and work G days, these are the persons preventing a pay rise. If ac aren't crewed and no one works G days that will bring management to the table.