Steve MacFarlane
Steve MacFarlane
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Our evidence is that Northwest is having a great deal of trouble keeping their operation running.
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Either way we lose. So we might as well take the strike and attempt to apply some leverage to Northwest and convince them that they really can't do it without us.
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If we hold the line, Northwest will have to come back to the table and provide a contract that is acceptable to our members.
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If they can find mechanics willing to work under the terms that Northwest wanted to pay, more power to them. We refuse to work under those conditions and we are prepared to walk away and start our lives somewhere else.
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Obviously, we would have like their support. Once Northwest is done with us they're going to go after them.
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What really matters is whether the other unions at Northwest will support us. And that remains to be seen. At this stage of the game it's pretty standard for everyone to remain silent and see if a strike occurs.
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The only threat that the replacement worker would have is if we intended to come back. At this stage of the game, Northwest was getting rid of us anyway.
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This evening Northwest Airlines proposed what they term as their last best offer. This offer reflects Northwest Airlines' consistent extreme position and leaves us with little hope of reaching a deal before tomorrow evening's strike deadline.
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Northwest is doing absolutely nothing to indicate they want an agreement.
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Northwest has guaranteed a strike because their proposal is so extreme.
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Our negotiations with Northwest Airlines have ended and a tentative agreement has not been reached.
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Our members know that working for Northwest Airlines, they have to have a strike fund.
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Clearly Northwest Airlines would prefer a strike over an agreement, and it looks like they're probably going to get their wish.
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It would have to be a significant shift from where they've dug in so far. If they're not interested in talking, our guys may leave.