Northwest may suspect there is some disaffection in the ranks (of AMFA),
A lengthy strike by the pilots ? probably anything over 30 days ? would be a disaster. I don't think the pilots would strike with the intention of putting Northwest out of business. Miscalculation. That's the problem.
If he refuses to enjoin (a strike), Northwest will be in federal court trying to find a judge who will. And if he does enjoin a strike, the union would go to court.