Having new reps would guard against them sending us a "turd" to divide us. How long is the process of replacing and training the NC/ MEC? I can wait, and am willing to vote for full retro and amendable date retirement. This is about setting a new precedent in the next contract. Who cares if we can open negotiations 6 mo early? The company is probably still laughing about that one.

Regarding the A plan, we must decide if we are willing to roll over on it. If so, the company needs to compensate us with a buyout. How much is fair? I don't know since the true cost of the A plan is unknown to me and not a direct comparison to B fund and pancakes. Many of us including those about to retire could get on board with a lump sum, perhaps with a tax advantaged rollover option, because, you know, the time value of money and all that. The burden would be on us to take responsibility for how we direct the money. It would get the company out of future funding burdens. But this could harm the future of those who already have a full pension or are retired now, as the plan withers away. Maybe language could be included to protect them? At any rate, it would be best for those on property with a good deal of years remaining, and new hires, if we were on the same retirement scheme. I can't completely trust the A plan or MBCBP, government controls the B fund rules and taxes, so I'd like industry leading pay to enjoy a good life and make some of my own investments.