The sole reason for existence of for-profit corporations does not have to be explicitly stated in the contract. It’s implied and better be understood.
> does not mean blind allegiance to management…
Yes, it doesn’t. Nobody said it does.
> The employee's statement here was fact.
Sure. It it wasn’t the fact, it would be even worse.
> The CEO shouldn't be attacking and alienating their labor force.
It’s irrelevant. One person’s bad judgement does not justify another’s.