August 24, 2005

Northwest's mechanics facing uncertain future
In Indianapolis, some strikers look beyond the airline industry

By Daniel Lee
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Dale Greaves of Indianapolis is tightening his household budget and searching for other jobs.

The striking Northwest Airlines mechanic paid off his credit cards and the loan on one of his cars in recent months as he prepared to walk the picket line and still provide for his wife and infant daughter.

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