Yeah, that's a real shame AV8OR that FedEx will have to pay higher wages and benefits to some working class stiff. I guess Fred Smith will have to make do without from now on!
But yes, this is likely the same provision. I was speculating that UPS could use the threat to furlough IPA pilots as leverage to help convince the managers to not want to come over to the IPA.
It's probably just my little conspiracy theory, but in any case, I'm planning on feeding my son without using a UPS paycheck in September. I believe that the furlough will happen.