We have not received those numbers in writing from the company yet.

Out of the $1.4 billion in labor cost savings target, the company let this opportunity skip away over $10 million (severance costs), clearly reflecting the fact that the issue is not money but the company is intent on driving this work group into the ground and keeping the heel of its boot on each of our throats.

We were hoping to build a small, profitable company. And of course, what we've done is build a large, unprofitable company.

Northwest was unwilling to offer a severance package that we felt met the very minimal level that was needed to adequately compensate those who would be denied a position.

Our first inclination was to pack our bags and depart for our home stations.

Both sides continue to work on core issues.