A lot of people who don't work at NWA seem to be second guessing what they should or shouldn't be doing. Personally, I think it's their call, I don't know enough to start second guessing their leadership and don't know what I would do in their shoes. But here's a story that sheds a little light on why the mechanics aren't getting support. Just food for thought.
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050824/BUSINESS03/508240326/1074/BUSINESS
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050824/BUSINESS03/508240326/1074/BUSINESS