Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

Was just informed I have to work the week of Christmas. WTF?? It must be a Christmas miracle, but 5 people on my team have 13+ days remaining that has to be taken before EOY. My initial response was No Freaking Way!! I started checking out of office emails and our team calendar. Total BS. People ARE taking vacation days without recording it during the year. I presented it to my manager. He too was concerned but said his hands are tied. All 5 of these characters had recorded much of their vacation time as caregiver time AFTER saying they were taking vacation. My manager said he could not question it and since I had the fewest days remaining it would be easiest for me to adjust my scheduled time off. Just cancel my plans. Now is not a good time to make waves (threat?). Again I ask, WTF is going on in this company?