6% have between 5 and 24 years
It's pretty clear that this is the group that has seen the biggest downsizing.
Not surprising...if they got rid of a bunch of guys with 25+ years service, they'd look look (even more) like heartless bastards.
By dumping folks in their 40 & 50's, they seem more "reasonable"...there's a (slight) chance those folks will be able to readjust to life in the "wicked old world". There's still time for them to accumulate the 10 years of earnings needed to collect Social Security & Medicare when they hit 65.
And of course there's the (future) health care savings to the Society, very likely the prime reason for the layoffs..
I expect that that from here on out, there will likely be a steady turnover churn as folks hit year 20 or so of service. Take 'em in while in their early 20's, dump ' em out when they get into their 40's. Exceptions made for a handful of "superstars", of course, or those with valuable skills.