Northwest's flight attendants said hell no to a new contract proposal on Monday and now there is the threat of a strike...maybe as soon as August 15.
You can read the Washington Post's story here.
The debate/reaction is getting very, very heated on this online survey on the Detroit News' website.
Response has been mixed to a potential strike, according to the Detroit Free Press. You can read the Detroit Free Press' story here.
(1st Update, Tuesday, August 1, 2:07 p.m.)
Reuters has an update from the management side. You can read Reuters' story here.
(2nd Update, Tuesday, August 1, 11:20 p.m.)
The Associated Press has an update that a Northwest strike could set a legal precedent for a company already in bankruptcy. You can read the AP story here.
(3rd Update, Wednesday, August 2, 2:12 p.m.)
According to Reuters, Northwest asks court to block attendants potential strike. You can read the Reuters story here.
(4th Update, Saturday, August 12, 1:50 p.m.)
According to Bloomberg News, Northwest Flight Attendants have extended their deadline to the carrier to resolve the contract dispute. You can read the Bloomberg News story here.
(5th Update, Friday, August 18, 3:20 a.m.)
A federal judge refuses to block Northwest Airlines strike. You can read the Associated Press story here.
(6th Update, Saturday, August 26, 3:36 p.m.)
A U.S. District judge blocked a Northwest Airlines strike by flight attendants. You can read the Detroit Free Press story here.
4 comments:
Awwwww mannnn, see I thought they had worked it out, this is some mess.
I am glad the strike is starting after I return to school. I dont want it ruining my plans to make RA training on time at all.
I had heard that it was worked out. I guess not
Nope...new update posted today...this is going to get VERY UGLY!
good thing i don't ride the hideous northwest airlines anymore. PRAYERFULLY never again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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