some facts
Sorry to interject some facts into the argument, but here goes.
The proposer is about 120 numbers behind the newest 777/330 CN. As cyril has pointed out, about 43 of the 55 BPP recipients are 'unsuitable' and so they are senior to the most junior CN.
The Proposer is not on BPP - at 2009 expansion rates it will be many many years before he gets it. If things go back to normal next year then it will be about 2-3 years before he is eligible for BPP.
Many opposers to the the appeal are current CNs - so no they are not all 'self serving' FOs who want $$$$$$.
The gains to be made by pilots working beyond 55 on current terms are far far greater than any BPP that might be received by the FOs whose commands are delayed as a consequence.
The GC is not some omnipotent being. It did not decide with all knowing power and knowledge to fund the appeal. It argued it back and forth and voted, and the majority were for funding the appeal.
Don't make this personal. Play the ball not the man. CM and ST are good guys who happen to disagree on an issue.