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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pretender" data-source="post: 1127599" data-attributes="member: 1493">1) Part timers have the numbers to swing any contract vote. It is simply a myth that they were sold out by the drivers. 2) Before I retired, I did an infomal poll on BC regarding the age at which people retired. The results, though not scientific, were that the majority were under the age of 60 when they retired. That leaves five years before Medicare eligibility.3) True, retirees don't have a voice; but by your own recognition, there is a significant number of retirements coming up. If the retiree healthcare benefits are degraded, many may be forced to stick around. Your situation is the least of my concern, but if you are among the many waiting for a driving job, your wait may just get longer...</blockquote>