so, my guys simply asked management and they were both granted a total of 4 work days off ( LOA, split over 2 weeks ) . The Company is experiencing a real slow situation atm and as custom dictates they began laying off the ones at the bottom of the seniority list. This way my guys get a couple of 4 day weekends and the younger guys can stay employed.
I get the perk too cuz I can put my own guys to work here! ha ha