Dear Beacon Outbound,
I fear that you have misinterpreted exactly what the recent decision by the company amounts to in the big picture.
The company has agreed to stop the abuse of our existing contracts on the matter of extendees. Your contract (it may be worth you getting it out and reading it) contains specific conditions for the extending of officers beyond normal retirement age. Whilst these conditions may be out-dated and insufficient, it is important that the company realises that it cannot simply ignore or change our contract unilaterally. This it now accepts. Step 1 accomplished.
The next step is to gain an acceptable and legally binding work practices agreement so that all officers can benefit from a stable lifestyle or be properly remunerated for the disruption.
Ensuring a proper and industry driven salary structure for all members comes next.
May I suggest that you take an active interest in the AOA (assuming that you aren't already giving up some of your time) before you attack your association. When was the last time that you went into the office?
The committee has my full support.
Compliant One