"We commend the determination of both the Northwest and
Delta pilots to fight further cuts by using every means at their
disposal under the Railway Labor Act. These pilots have worked hard
to keep their airlines viable, but have drawn the line in response
to the threat to terminate their contracts. Their fight is our
fight, and we will do what we can to support their right to a fair
and equitable contract. Management at both of these airlines should
focus on reaching a negotiated solution with their pilots for the
good of all of the airlines' stakeholders as well as the traveling
public. The alternative is a strike that would prove costly for all
concerned."
Source: A statement issued by the The Allied
Pilots Association (APA), Thursday, fo