I don't want "cost neutral" and I want a lot "more." The original post you quoted however spoke not to the pay scales of the contract overall, but rather the author's observation that some guys felt entitled to more compensation for a specific work rule (in his example short call).

He was a bit amused, considering that the work rule has been significantly improved over the years (in the 8os reserve was perpetual 24/7 short call) and now guys were expecting extra coin for occasionally having to sit SC, when they never got extra before for sitting it full time.

Actually I sort of disagree with him, but I digress.