Make no mistake- this was not "exceeded their authority." This was intentional. This is Doug Parker via Jerry Glass doing what they do. What they LOVE to do.
Beat you down; wear you down.
Induce Stockholm Syndrome.
They do not respect anyone or anything outside of themselves. APA and APA pilots better grow a BIG pair and get some fortitude because we're going to get steamrolled into another "regional average" contract if we don't.