A lengthy strike by the pilots ? probably anything over 30 days ? would be a disaster. I don't think the pilots would strike with the intention of putting Northwest out of business. Miscalculation. That's the problem. |
as an attempt to break the union, and at best is simply an unwarranted interference in the internal affairs of the organization. It's like a poison pill. |
Expect More. Pay Less. |
Filing for bankruptcy doesn't make this one go away, ... It may make it less urgent to deal with, but the fact of the matter is these guys are still on strike, and they're still hurting Northwest's business to some extent. |
He clearly does not want to get in the middle of the parties and leave them worse off than they were. He will do everything he can to coerce a final settlement. |
I think it is about both. Not only does it help the financial situation, but it sends an appropriate message to employees that they're not the only ones being asked to bite the bullet. |
I think it's an attempt to expand it beyond the immediate work force. It's actually directed primarily at those who may be wavering. |
If he refuses to enjoin (a strike), Northwest will be in federal court trying to find a judge who will. And if he does enjoin a strike, the union would go to court. |
If you really slash executive compensation and perks too much, there will be inclination for people to want to leave. |
It really would elevate the level of conflict. |
It's saber-rattling time and they'll play this out to the end. We'll see who blinks first. |
My perception is Northwest would really like to have those [AMFA] employees back because of their skills, ... to try to force enough people to go back to work to break the strike. |
Northwest may suspect there is some disaffection in the ranks (of AMFA), |
Northwest may suspect there is some disaffection in the ranks (of AMFA). |
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