92% of mechs vote for strike
Jul 19, 2005, 9:41 am
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92% of mechs vote for strike
Its official here it goes 
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Jul 19, 2005, 10:02 am
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wow... you're good. This hasn't even been reported in any of the usual news outlets yet (StarTribune, The Freep), nor does Google list it.
Here is a link to a PDF file from AMFA Local 33 confirming that yes, 92.4% of members voted to authorize a strike.
Here is a link to a PDF file from AMFA Local 33 confirming that yes, 92.4% of members voted to authorize a strike.
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Jul 19, 2005, 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by DJMeatBall
wow... you're good. This hasn't even been reported in any of the usual news outlets yet (StarTribune, The Freep), nor does Google list it.
But, to assist RadioCycle in his punting all these NWA-centric & interesting articles over to the subforum, here is a link to a PDF file from AMFA Local 33 confirming that yes, 92.4% of members voted to authorize a strike.
But, to assist RadioCycle in his punting all these NWA-centric & interesting articles over to the subforum, here is a link to a PDF file from AMFA Local 33 confirming that yes, 92.4% of members voted to authorize a strike.
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Jul 19, 2005, 10:22 am
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Originally Posted by rwill11
Im a day trader and have to be on top off things. I wish you would stop posting your quotes to religate my posts. There are alot of NW fliers out there that would like this info asap so they can plan their purchases without getting stuck somewhere
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Jul 19, 2005, 10:26 am
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What is the earliest date an actual strike could take place?
Jul 19, 2005, 10:28 am
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Originally Posted by snackyx
What is the earliest date an actual strike could take place?
Jul 19, 2005, 10:29 am
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30 days after the National Mediation Board releases both sides from talks, which has not yet happened. But the expectation is that the release will occur shortly.
Edit: Beat me to it...and yes, 31 days, as the 30 days is the cooling off period, after which (day 31) a strike can occur.
Edit: Beat me to it...and yes, 31 days, as the 30 days is the cooling off period, after which (day 31) a strike can occur.
Jul 19, 2005, 10:36 am
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Originally Posted by snackyx
What is the earliest date an actual strike could take place?
Is a lockout bound to the same rules?
Jul 19, 2005, 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by fromYXU
My guess is for August 20th.
Is a lockout bound to the same rules?
Is a lockout bound to the same rules?
Jul 19, 2005, 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by rwill11
I wish you would stop posting your quotes to religate my posts. There are alot of NW fliers out there that would like this info asap so they can plan their purchases without getting stuck somewhere
So perhaps this thread will actually stay put here, in the main NWA forum?
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Jul 19, 2005, 2:11 pm
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I know that Northwest has pledged to keep flying in case of a strike, but what do we suppose the likelihood is that they will keep all flights or be anywhere near on time?
I'm planning a wedding in Minneapolis for the end of August, and the vast majority of our guests are flying in on NWA, so I'm definitely concerned.
My fiance and I, fortunately, are scheduled to fly to MSP on 8/19, so it looks like we at least will narrowly avoid the strike. (And our honeymoon plans involve only Delta & Continental flights).
I'm planning a wedding in Minneapolis for the end of August, and the vast majority of our guests are flying in on NWA, so I'm definitely concerned.
My fiance and I, fortunately, are scheduled to fly to MSP on 8/19, so it looks like we at least will narrowly avoid the strike. (And our honeymoon plans involve only Delta & Continental flights).
Jul 19, 2005, 3:03 pm
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August 11 is my last day of NWA travel for the year, so no worries here even if they go on strike 
Any further booking on NWA will depend on labor dispute situation. I'll wait and see.
Any further booking on NWA will depend on labor dispute situation. I'll wait and see.
Jul 19, 2005, 3:08 pm
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Originally Posted by kersie
I'm planning a wedding in Minneapolis for the end of August, and the vast majority of our guests are flying in on NWA, so I'm definitely concerned. My fiance and I, fortunately, are scheduled to fly to MSP on 8/19, so it looks like we at least will narrowly avoid the strike. (And our honeymoon plans involve only Delta & Continental flights).
My fiance and I, fortunately, are scheduled to fly to MSP on 8/19, so it looks like we at least will narrowly avoid the strike. (And our honeymoon plans involve only Delta & Continental flights). Probably won't be as bad as trying to get to MSP, though...
Jul 19, 2005, 6:25 pm
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Can NW realistically survive a strike even with replacement workers? One article mentioned that other unions could join the mechanics in a strike. Anyone know if that would be decided well in advance or would be done at the last minute?
Jul 19, 2005, 7:00 pm
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Should I be worried about flying NGO-DTW-MSY on September 17th? I'm wondering whether or not to buy now...