Ok, let's play your imaginary game.

Make believe numbers let's say our current pay compared to the legacies puts us within a 15% delta of earning potential.

We go ahead and accept a 'good deal' on paper, then the legacies make their deals.

After all the deals are made our earning potential compared to the legacies only puts us at a 25% delta.

WOW, glad we were first though ! we can hang our hats on being first ! what a an achievement !!! we should be sooooo proud !!!

GTFOH