Totally agree! Unfortunately, ALPA has proven they will not do this. From my perspective, ALPA's lack of a restorative objective is the biggest part of the reason this profession is as you say, "still so far behind, long ways to go!"
Then vote 'NO' on the next TA too. I guarantee you'll be outnumbered by people who are willing to make incremental gains towards restoration, vice the DPA (clown club) strategy of 'wanting it all back now.'
Sorry you're too close to retirement to make those 'incremental gains'. Maybe you should've made better decisions earlier on in life?
GJ