Let's see....we oppose changing the Age 60 until Rule we(no wait...the insiders of FDX ALPA leadership) are told that we need to get on the train or get left behind. So, despite an "overwhelming majority" of our pilots opposing Age 65 legislation, we(no wait, the insiders of the FDX ALPA leadership)decide they need to get on that train before it leaves the station. Thank God they have so much more faith in the legislation process being accelerated than has ever been possible before or we might have missed that train.
Then, although ALPA National was instrumental in our FDX ALPA getting on the Age 65 train because we(no wait, the insiders of FDX ALPA leadership) trusted their guidance and direction; ALPA National continues to oppose retroactivity for those over 60. But thank God again, we(no wait, the insiders of FDX ALPA leadership) decide they not only know what is best for us(without input they probably know would be an overwhelming majority disagreeing) and they oppose ALPA National AND their own pilots to support Age 65 retroactivity.
I just want to say I really appreciate OUR Union knowing that in my mid-40's, with one Union sponsored furlough behind me, they know so much more than I know about what is best for my career and when to selectively support and oppose ALPA National....without taking the time to ask the opinion of myself or the other 4800+ pilots I proudly work alongside. Again...thank you FDX ALPA from the bottom of my heart.