you are right.

The min pay per line has to go down about 20% at FDX BEFORE a furlough. Our line spread is a max of 13 hrs.

There is debate in how this can be legally interpreted but it offers a disincentive for furlough. Until an intent to furlough is announced, min pay can not be changed.

Knowledge is power. Knowing that furlough is expensive means a furlough is unlikely unless the payoff is large enough.