clevlandHD,
I believe the increases are to be made over a 6 year period starting now but the penalties will start right away for anyone retiring before 60. However without the actual wording of the budget this is speculation.
I'm also in favour of companies like yours (and mine) that pay the same salary regardless of equipment type.
Perhaps you are correct and the age 65 rule could be introduced over a period of time. Maybe it would ease the pain for both groups.
