GT & SR, you surely jest. When you were in school you were "LEARNING." GETTING AN EDUCATION! Since when did an employer fall into the educational realm?
This is nothing but an attempt to intimidate and control its employees and I wouldn't be surprised if it's directed towards its western pilots, who are more likely to ignore such a bull**** demand. Or maybe to divert attention away from its pathetic attempt at management. I think the two of you have spent too much time in Asia!
Anywhere else a company that published such a demand with threats of retribution would be laughed at.
Or maybe we are having our leg pulled, in which case I'm blushing for falling for it!