They're joking, but most of the US are "Right to Work" states. Meaning, on paper, you have the 'right' to quit your job without reprisal, but in practice the company can fire you without compensation. They owe for anything you've already done, but that's about it.
I was thinking their package was pretty generous but you're right it's very basic for other places.
It may not be much but it is something.
They already run on crude instead of more refined fuel for very small percentage point gains in fuel cost.
5t less fuel over 2 weeks isn't nothing, and this is the first one. With visibly a shit-ton more room for more panels.