That is the tragedy. Reasons can be many. Important being (1) Union leaders do not groom young activists. The youngsters are made to focus on transfer/postings of their members, rather than on policy matters etc. (2) Bright youngsters quit service at an early age for greener pastures, given that the compensation in banking industry gettting lower comparatively. (3) Seniors , more specifically retired, do not want to give up union posts . (3) Management is hand in glove in this respect, as they do not demand that they will negotiate ONLY with the beneficiaries ( serving employees ) and not with those who are no longer in service. These are some points.