While Northwest's mechanics' union has been loudly disputing the company's on-time claims, industry analysts generally agree that the walkout hasn't slowed the company down much.

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World Snooker's rules oblige all players to talk to the media after a match, but Ronnie - who could yet be punished for his York walkout - didn't fancy it.

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They didn't get all they wanted, but the walkout got them the most important thing of all: A stake in the future.

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