TOPIC: Strike as a General Issue >> Your Thoughts
Aug 19, 2005 | 12:07 pm
#106
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Yes
Oui
Si
Da
Si
Da
Aug 19, 2005 | 12:27 pm
#107
Join Date: May 2004
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Predictions
AMFA Strike: YES 
Near Term Operational Impact: MINIMAL ^
PFAA Strike: NO ^
Ch11 Bankruptcy Filing: YES, prior to mid-October
Long Term Survival Prospects: EXCELLENT ^
No doubt the ride will be rough for the near to mid-term while the leadership economically transforms the Company into a viable competitor for the new marketplace. However, NWA has surmounted numerous obstacles in its almost 80 year history, and I have every confidence in the long run they will emerge as a survivor.
Near Term Operational Impact: MINIMAL ^
PFAA Strike: NO ^
Ch11 Bankruptcy Filing: YES, prior to mid-October
Long Term Survival Prospects: EXCELLENT ^
No doubt the ride will be rough for the near to mid-term while the leadership economically transforms the Company into a viable competitor for the new marketplace. However, NWA has surmounted numerous obstacles in its almost 80 year history, and I have every confidence in the long run they will emerge as a survivor.
Aug 19, 2005 | 12:34 pm
#108
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Yes...
Aug 19, 2005 | 12:35 pm
#109
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Yes, I'm afraid so. I'm flying DL tomorrow morning. 
Aug 19, 2005 | 1:19 pm
#110
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Originally Posted by Lindisfarne
Sweatshop conditions and sweatshop pay is the legacy we're going to leave for our children/grandchildren, if we don't change our way of thinking and our labor laws. ]
Aug 19, 2005 | 1:37 pm
#111
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Yes
There will either be a strike or the mechanics will be locked out.
There will either be a strike or the mechanics will be locked out.
Aug 19, 2005 | 1:42 pm
#112
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Originally Posted by El Perro
Yes
There will either be a strike or the mechanics will be locked out.
There will either be a strike or the mechanics will be locked out.
Aug 19, 2005 | 1:49 pm
#113
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Yes..
Aug 19, 2005 | 1:52 pm
#114
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Seems most likely....
Originally Posted by RichMSP
AMFA Strike: YES
Near Term Operational Impact: MINIMAL ^
PFAA Strike: NO ^
Ch11 Bankruptcy Filing: YES, prior to mid-October
Long Term Survival Prospects: EXCELLENT ^
No doubt the ride will be rough for the near to mid-term while the leadership economically transforms the Company into a viable competitor for the new marketplace. However, NWA has surmounted numerous obstacles in its almost 80 year history, and I have every confidence in the long run they will emerge as a survivor.
Near Term Operational Impact: MINIMAL ^
PFAA Strike: NO ^
Ch11 Bankruptcy Filing: YES, prior to mid-October
Long Term Survival Prospects: EXCELLENT ^
No doubt the ride will be rough for the near to mid-term while the leadership economically transforms the Company into a viable competitor for the new marketplace. However, NWA has surmounted numerous obstacles in its almost 80 year history, and I have every confidence in the long run they will emerge as a survivor.
Aug 19, 2005 | 2:05 pm
#115
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Yes.
Beginning of the end. Doubt NW will survive into 2007.
Beginning of the end. Doubt NW will survive into 2007.
Aug 19, 2005 | 2:13 pm
#116
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
Yes.
Who else is popping popcorn for the big countdown?
(Just kidding, but the way some of the media outlets are covering this, it's almost entertainment)
Who else is popping popcorn for the big countdown?
(Just kidding, but the way some of the media outlets are covering this, it's almost entertainment)
Aug 19, 2005 | 2:32 pm
#117
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Yes - I would have never thought UAL would be able to avoid strikes so far, but NW won't be able to!
Aug 19, 2005 | 2:35 pm
#118
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RED STAR w/ countdown clock
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
Yes.
Who else is popping popcorn for the big countdown?
(Just kidding, but the way some of the media outlets are covering this, it's almost entertainment)
Who else is popping popcorn for the big countdown?
(Just kidding, but the way some of the media outlets are covering this, it's almost entertainment)
Anything, to sell a paper.
I'm on a redtail & so is the Mrs. tomorrow (different flights). Hope all is smooth as possible.
Said my prayers, crossed my fingers, & am going to get to the airport really early.
Wingtip
P.S. Yes, but am hoping for No.
Aug 19, 2005 | 3:09 pm
#119
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Yes, based on experience last night...
(Yes)
While waiting 20 minutes on the DTW tarmac last night, flight attendants mentioned that mechanics were already leaving the airport with their tools. They had "never seen the place so dead." When asked if they [flight attendants] expected to work next week, they responded (after an awkward silence) "Not Likely."
While waiting 20 minutes on the DTW tarmac last night, flight attendants mentioned that mechanics were already leaving the airport with their tools. They had "never seen the place so dead." When asked if they [flight attendants] expected to work next week, they responded (after an awkward silence) "Not Likely."
Aug 19, 2005 | 3:14 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
Log on to the redstar Minneapolis paper & see the "countdown to meltdown" clock.
The StarTribune has that countdown clock for all sorts of things. They regularly use it on the front page for Minnesota Twins and Vikings games as well as other events such as the shuttle launch and landing a few weeks ago. The local TV stations all have had a similar clock (haven't flipped on the tube in a few days),