This company has a history of blaming UAL when it wants to screw the employees over. I wouldn’t take it at face value. I also highly doubt Kirby is the guy who drives this stuff. There’s a group of managers who make all the UAX decisions. I’m sure Kirby is aware and most certainly has to bless the decision....but I’m sure this is mostly your own CEO. You know.....the guy who USED to be the CEO of the company you now have to lowball in order to survive?