22K…
I think you'll find most of us agree the main point of contention (although not everyone) is the rostering. As one alluded to above, one morning back whenever, we all awoke to find our T&C had been changed from 78 hours for overtime threshold pay to 92 hours. And back then we were being rostered for sometimes 95 to 96 hours a month after this occurred. Someone decided it would be cheaper to limit us to 92 hours so we would never get overtime pay and except for this month of Feb, that has proven true. For some reason (shortage of crew more than likely) they've rostered many of us above the overtime threshold for the shortened 28 day month. Must be really short if they've had to resort to overtime….
So, to answer your question…. IMO, yes, your suggestion of 80 hours would be a GREAT step in making this place bearable. As many have said here, at the current rate of flying (92 hours) month after month after month, it's simply unsustainable to the body. It's mostly the lack of recovery days between trips and the time zone changes of our route system and the ever changing day time-night time zig zag that just messes your body clock up completely…. month after month after month.
Just my two fils…
Kap