What made it (somewhat) Sr vs Jr was the imbalance of TA 1. Objectively, the retirement improvements were pretty good. But it appears to have cost PM ALL his negotiating capital. Which left us with every other section in the TA being neutral at best, and many sections containing givebacks or degradation in QOL items. I completely understand someone nearing retirement wanting TA1 to pass, and for the rest of us to "get the rest on the next contract". But MANY of us didn't want to live under that lackluster TA for another 4.5 years (plus negotiation time...so potentially 8+years given the rate of negotiations these days).

So no, I don't think the pension is only for senior pilots. I just don't think TA1 came anywhere close to the right balance. Thankfully, >50% agreed.