I heard from a colleague that the manager is trying to convince few of them that their positions will be safe. If this is true and if they are trying to retain some people in this way, then it's really shameful.
Also, those who ask here about the security of their positions, probably in the hope of keeping their jobs, are making a huge mistake because they should use that time to look for other opportunities. You should never be lulled into a belief about a safe job. I thought we had all learned that by now.