Baron,
While I am upset with ALPA for reversing its Age 60 stance, I am particularly ****ed off at FDX ALPA for ensuring the ROPES move back to the left seat. We were the ones that made sure that the verbiage was added to legislation. While there might be some stagnation with an age change, at least most pilots won't effectively lose seniority.
Hog,
I think that the MEC is out to lunch, but their constant barrage of Vote for the LOA (you can even change your vote) emails woke up even the most apathetic member. I think they scared people into voting for the LOA. Once you have the largest voice, you have power. The small group on APC just doesn't have that kind of impact, and sometimes it is unfortunate because this group generally stays well informed.