Originally Posted by
FDXLAG
Good point but everyone hired at FDX and ups today did not have that expectation when they were hired. And the contracts at both carriers were written assuming that everyone would have the chance to upgrade by the 15 year point. That is what is different.
You make a valid point as well regarding the expectation, but expectation, assumptions, and $4 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. ;-)
The slowdown in growth and hiring, and especially the age 65 rule changed the assumptions dramatically. Hopefully both of our new contracts will address this retirement disparity. Personally if we can get our A plan to even resemble yours, I'll gladly punch early and let someone else have the opportunity for the left seat.