Ah yes, conservative problem-solving: when you run out of brains, just use more force.
"Think there's a problem with our reserves leaking? Don't bother trying to figure out the root cause when you can just force people to stay in!"
Brought to you by the same school of thought that came up with banning political strikes and limiting the right to strike as a solution to strikes. God forbid they negotiate with the "union mafia"