thank gawd...

Let's hope the AMFA can get their satisfaction on before the end of the cooling off period since we are going to BOS on the "red tail" :P


Labor Update
Restart of NMB Talks

Updated: August 9, 2005

Northwest Airlines is pleased that the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association's (AMFA) has agreed to continue National Mediation Board (NMB)-hosted negotiations in Washington, D.C. next week.

Northwest wants to reach a consensual agreement, in advance of the August 20 deadline, that provides wage and benefit levels that are fair to its AMFA employees while allowing Northwest to stem its record operating losses. The company continues to believe that it is in the best interest of employees for the two parties to meet in order to reach an agreement.

Northwest must realize at least $1.1 billion in annual labor cost savings in order to restructure successfully. In addition to negotiations with AMFA, Northwest is in federal mediation with The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and The Professional Flight Attendants Association (PFAA). Also, the airline is in discussions with representatives of its other unions.