Reason they boast the 15% matching is because they have such a high turnover rate and don't expect to pay up....which is why lots of other companies vest in the 1-3yr range and some even have pensions at the 5yr mark. The most competitors put money in your 401k without you putting any in at all and others have multiplier matching which is better than regular matching. Not saying the 15% match isn't good but it's insulting when they don't call apples apples. If you can't figure out what the other companies offer ask your friends there....that's assuming you have ones.
My new company is still hiring so I encourage those behind or still unemployed to continue to apply, also consider a move to Houston if you can as it will open more doors for you and give you access to more companies that still have traditional pensions and the faster 401k vesting. Stock bonuses were also a joke because management didn't expect those to fully vest either as the company has such a high turnover rate, averaging 1.2 yrs before that mass layoff...doubtful they've done the cost analysis for that type of thing but my new employer definitely has and wants to hire people focused on staying long term.
The grass is greener o this side I promise you. Also some of the friends at AEP continue to be happy and I hope more doors become open to you all as the rest of the non-compete pieces fall away. Take care.