Mr Hall ain't a greedy guy...'specially if ya know him personally... thet argument is crap. Reverse the logic and see where it takes ya... maybe it's the young'ens who're greedy? Canadian pilots' sense of 'entitlement' is as odious as it is legendary...
Mr Hall is the guy who argued this matter at the right time 'n place. He likely won't even benefit personally 'cause he wants ta take a run at political office, he don't want to fly anymore.
This matter is an international one, and is larger than either ACPA or AC as a corporate body.
This issue's 'bout the right of free men and women, who may still enjoy professional vigor, who elect to work until a date of their own choosin', or the higher internationally mandated retirement date, presently 65 years of age. Personally, I hope it goes to 70.
It is also rather ridiculous that in tough economic circumstances, AC is still puttin' their over 40 guys through a medical every 6 months... this global standard changed a few years ago. Canadian thinking on this matter is bit old fashioned doncha think?