It wasn't what I would've hoped, but we did make progress. I wouldn't say we're any closer to a deal, but we found new areas to explore.

We expect the company to react negatively if the judge finds in their favor. What form that takes, we don't know.

Both sides have recognized there will be negotiations in the future, but both sides appear to be taking their chances with the judge.

I believe we will have a very strong yes in favor of the strike vote.

We know that we will have to make sacrifices but we're hoping the bankruptcy judge will perceive what a disproportionate sacrifice Delta is trying to wring from this group of working women -- most of them mothers who help support families.

Freedom is the core of all human progress. It believes that nothing's given to us, but if you're willing to work hard. If you're willing to compete, the American dream is there for you.