Age 65 right around corner... 15 year upgrades at SWA!!!

[list2002]

Said NO to age 65 but admit I said would like ALPA to be part of the decision making process if age 65 was imminent. Now know to stick to my guns. Shoulda just said no. Nice out ALPA, now I know to stick to my guns when asked if ALPA represented my best interests.

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Table 1 – Actuarial Study of lifespan vs. age at retirement.
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Age at……………………….Average Age
Retirement…………………….At Death
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49.9………………………….86
51.2………………………….85.3
52.5………………………….84.6
53.8………………………….83.9
55.1………………………….83.2
56.4………………………….82.5
57.2………………………….81.4
58.3………………………….80
59.2………………………….78.5
60.1………………………….76.8
60……………………………74.5
62.1………………………….71.8
63.1………………………….69.3
64.1………………………….67.9
65.2………………………….66.8

 

[skyward80]

Why do people keep paying ALPA dues if they're so unhappy with the union?

It seems like there are a lot of people who don't like ALPA, but are they the majority? If they are, why don't they try to decertify ALPA at their respective airlines? The US Airways guys are giving it a shot (anybody know what happened with that?).

This is NOT flame bait. Just a question from an outsider looking in.

Thanks.
Skyward80

 

[Mach 80]

Sacko,

Nice try, but that chart you cite has been proven to be absolutely false. In fact, many people live longer as a result of working longer due to more stimulation, more relationships with friends/co-workers, more of a sense of purpose, etc.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/4286.html

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1273451

http://www.speea.org/general_info/files/life.htm

 

[Max Powers]

Sacko,

Nice try, but that chart you cite has been proven to be absolutely false. In fact, many people live longer as a result of working longer due to more stimulation, more relationships with friends/co-workers, more of a sense of purpose, etc.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/4286.html

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1273451

http://www.speea.org/general_info/files/life.htm

http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/coe/gutub/english_misc/retire1.htm

It is actually good research rooted in academia. Of course there are other charts but in the aggregate this makes the most sense.

But then some writer from the Earth times maybe as smart as a noble Phd trained scientist.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

I don't know what his biggest driver is.

Maybe you should find out before you call for recall. I am not saying he should nor should not be recalled. I am just saying you need a better reason.... .. "I don't know" doesn't pass the sniff test..

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Jeesh, Thanks Max. I've got it in PDF form, and have been trying for 3 hours to switch it over so it'll post. You my friend, are a lifesaver.

 

[PCL_128]

Maybe you should find out before you call for recall. I am not saying he should nor should not be recalled. I am just saying you need a better reason.... .. "I don't know" doesn't pass the sniff test..

I'm not a mind reader, Rez. It's impossible for me to know what his true motivation is. All I can know is what I've heard him say, both publicly and privately, and I've heard nothing acceptable from him to explain this action. He has ignored the will of the membership. He should be recalled.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

I'm not a mind reader, Rez. It's impossible for me to know what his true motivation is. All I can know is what I've heard him say, both publicly and privately, and I've heard nothing acceptable from him to explain this action. He has ignored the will of the membership. He should be recalled.

Document your case... put it together..... start a website...

 

[tittyjet]

Some informational picketing in front of Herndon offices would be pretty fukkin funny.