Shocking surprise. They really have no other choice. NW has said they'll start hiring the "replacement" workers as permanent employees on Tuesday. It's either agree to the deal that's been proposed (the recent one) or find a new gig. Without being able to collect unemployment. Without a severance package. Having to pay out-of-pocket for your health insurance.

I did read an article this afternoon on the Star-Tribune's website that quoted one of the union higher-ups as saying it wasn't likely that this would be settled anytime soon. It would appear that he may have had his head up his ......a comfortable and familiar place for it no doubt.