Northwest mechanics go on strike
Star Tribune
August 20, 2005 12:16 AM CDT


Mechanics at Northwest Airlines walked off the job Friday night, risking the permanent loss of their jobs and throwing the financial future of Northwest into doubt.

The strike is a stark demonstration of how committed Northwest CEO Doug Steenland is to getting $1.1 billion in annual labor savings from Northwest employees.

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