The later is probably closer to the truth than the former, especially concerning DECs. In terms of resignations, no one really knows. I too have heard a variety of speculations. One thing for sure, the memo and the base visits spell out something. There is more potential for people to leave.
Think to yourself, when do we really only get memos from management? Only when they are concerned about what we are doing. The Balpa recognition campaign, upping sticks and ******* off....I'm sure there are more instances?