'Looking from the outside in, I'd say they think this is a great way to get rid of the ones they didn't want (union leaders, troublemakers, anyone with a less than idea work ethic, etc), but they had to get rid of a few others at the same time, so it didn't look like that was what they are doing.....'
I have mixed thoughts on that.. Hopefully FJ wont offer the new roles on less pay/conditions when normal op's resume. It could potentially be a way to re-hire staff at a lower rate later on..