Ocean State Job Lot is a godsend to us.
Our goal is not to strike, but we will retain all legal self-help options if management forces our hand.
I think we can avoid bankruptcy. But people are going to have to step up to the plate and deal with the realities of the financial situation.
It's not in the best interest of Northwest Airlines to operate in this type of environment long-term.
We assume that discussions may occur among the remaining airlines in every possible combination.
That is not where we need to be, ... We're looking at other ways to satisfy their financial concerns without destroying our contract. ... We would like to get a deal but we will we will not do a bad deal in the interest of timeliness. It has to satisfy the concerns of our members.
Management's arrogant and excessive demands are unacceptable and are putting Northwest's future in serious jeopardy.
Every time (Northwest negotiators) get at the table and they think they have an advantage, they want to gut the contract.
There is no point in saving Northwest Airlines if a significant number of our members lose their jobs.
If we strike, the company will be liquidated.
