Looking it over, it seems that we have actually moved backward in some areas. In terms of allowing ten hours of flying in one day, I'm fine with that. I would much rather fly to STT and back vs sitting in coach one way deadheading.
And what's this about the company and the PIC jointly deciding to reduce rest by one hour. Because I'm an FO I don't get a say in how tired I am and how much rest I need? I call bull$hit to that.