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Dear President Fleming: At our lodge's last regular meeting a motion was made that I write to you, asking your support in a matter of great importance to the members of this ledge, and I'm sure most every BMWE member in the U.S.A. Presently, the average age of MofW employees is approaching the late e40s, and the length of service is 20 years and greater. We feel that the retirement age requirements must be changed, allowing us to retire after 30 years service. This would allow a person to put in his time and then vacate his position while still young enough to enjoy a quality life while in retirement. Obviously, this is going to take a nationally coordinated lobbying movement. You, as Editor of the BMWE Journal, have the knowledge and resources to initiate such a movement. In addition, we are requesting this letter be published in the upcoming issue of the Journal in order to get our message out to all BMWE members. We believe this change would be favorable to the national economy by creating positions for "new hires." The aggressive approach we can take towards this would be a win-win situation for all. Lodge 1432 expects a favorable response from you on this matter. With solidarity, unity, and organization we can accomplish this monumental task. Harold R. Dykes, President Subordinate Lodge 1432 Youngstown, Ohio