The players are using the hashtag #fairshare to shed champion their plight on social media.
Given their recent struggles, the English would be licking their lips at a potential clash with a second string Australian team.
Australian Cricketers' Association chief Alistair Nicholson is disappointed Cricket Australia has threatened players to accept the governing body's proposed remuneration overhaul.
"Clearly, we are disappointed that CA are threatening the players," Nicholson said in a statement.
"It's also a window into the nature of CA's behaviour in these negotiations so far.
"There is incoherence and aggression in what we have experienced at the negotiating table from CA.
"This has further been demonstrated this week with some top players being offered multi-years deals one day only to now be threatened the next.
"However, despite these threats, the players affirm their offer to participate in independent mediation."
