Originally Posted by yogimax
The mechanics have every right to fight for what they think is right. Thank the Lord that we live in a society where we all have that opportunity. The real question, however, is whether they are making the correct decision based on the economic realities of the situation. The choice basically came down to 50% of the jobs at 75% of the salary or 0% of the jobs at $0 salary. On that basis, it sure seems they made the incorrect decision.
Well, yes, in the clearest sense they probably should have chosen some jobs over none jobs. But the union took it as such a slap in the face after all they have conceeded to NW in the past that they'd rather spite NW and strike. NW, OTOH, doesn't mind since they were likey going to lock out the mechanics anyway. It's a lose-lose situation.