Originally Posted by
tsquare
Standard question though: What are you willing to pay to (theoretically) get those guys to pull the handles? And.... and this is a really big aaaaaand.... what guarantee do we have that if we get them some kind of medical bridge that they actually WILL pull the handles... Answer: none. There is no guarantee, so I for one don't want to spend squat to get them a better deal.
Simple.
Write the language as follows:
If you retire the day of your 60th birthday, your retiree medical will be (insert favorable number here). If you retire after this date the standard premium applies. Add grandfather clause and deadline for those already over 60 on the day the LOA is signed. Add language as desired for those retiring prior to 60th birthday.
You will probably get an age discrimination lawsuit because there are always pilots looking to sue someone.
My $.02