When the EPO Becomes Increasingly Overrun or Dominated by Underpaid 'Young Professionals' to Whom a Union (or Legal Defence) is a Luxury They Can't Afford
As per the report from staff representatives, amid mass replacement of experienced examiners there is a risk to the union (SUEPO), which depends on membership fees - a "luxury" to some, especially as inflation hits hard and salaries decrease.
No room for discussion when you cannot afford a lawyer and lack a union for collective bargaining:
Action is needed now. "Later" is too late.