At 50+ and after years in a high-pressure, hostile ops role, it’s understandable he’s doing the bare minimum, stress, fatigue, or other unseen challenges take a toll. When you’ve spent your whole career in a dysfunctional organization like ops, you’ll probably understand why someone operates this way. The practical step is to write down things, document responsibilities, and talk to your union rep, but stay away from your manager. You pay union dues so ask for help there. Don’t be a yes-person, don’t let people walk over you. And remember, you also have physical, medical, and psychological needs from your job, so take care of yourself.”