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Negotiations continue in Washington between Northwest Airlines and its mechanics union.  If the two sides fail to reach a contract agreement, a strike or lockout could begin as soon as 11:00 p.m. Friday night.  The mechanics are one of four major unions at Northwest, and how the other unions respond in the event of work stoppage could be a key factor in the dispute.  

 host Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich.


Negotiations continue in Washington between Northwest Airlines and its mechanics union.  If the two sides fail to reach a contract agreement, a strike or lockout could begin as soon as 11:00 p.m. Friday night.  The mechanics are one of four major unions at Northwest, and how the other unions respond in the event of work stoppage could be a key factor in the dispute.  Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich.



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