You didn't mention (and I don't personally know anything about the situation you're talking about), but did they maintain the same pay? That is an absolutely c

You didn't mention (and I don't personally know anything about the situation you're talking about), but did they maintain the same pay? That is an absolutely critical part of the equation. Cutting peoples work week and cutting their pay is quite a bit different from just cutting the work week, so I think it'd be good to mention.