Seniority does have it's place at any legacy carrier. It seems though that what we have here, as I read from the newspaper article, is someone who has been at the top of the food chain, having been hired at 21 yrs of age and a 39 year career. Now with only 1 month remaining before mandatory retirement this lad is jumping up and down to stay, crying like a baby to stay in a position attained by the very fact that colleagues before him have retired graciously. Threatening his Union with legal action is tasteless and pompous. I say move over and pass the torch to younger colleagus who are waiting their turn..........there is life after flying!