"Based on the sentiments I've head and read from Age 65 crowd here at FDX, I have zero doubt they will push the MEC to work for a furlough once the BLG gets reduced. What's the point of them sticking around for five more years if they working for 25-35% less pay? I mean, it IS all about the money...their money. "

Bingo and bingo! Don't forget these guys will retire before the next contract so they don't take a hit for retiring before Age 65 as well. Another win/win for them and a loss/loss for those not in their special group. If we are counting on this group to act unselfishly we are wasting our time. If JJ wants to hang around just to spite guys who wish he would go so that others would not have to sacrifice for him I think that says a lot. He is the perfect example of this particular segment of the S/O population. He has a full retirement that he started collecting years ago, knew the rules going in on Age 60, advocates the change anyway and expects us all to sacrifice for him to the tune of possible furloughs and a 30% pay cut. And he is one of the more reasonable in his group. I'm with the guy that says anyone who stays when they have a full retirement needs to know we don't appreciate being forced to bear the burdens their selfish behavior has wrought. These guys didn't care about stifling hiring and growth for 5 years when they were fighting for the change so they would get 5 more years at the top and I don't think furloughs and pay cuts will matter to them either. Hell, JJ may do it just to prove a point to a guy who's opinion he didn't like. Happy New Year everyone. In 5 years when these leeches are gone I will throw a party! Of course after 5 years of stagnation and pay cuts, it may not be as big as I would have liked!!