But some economists say the higher wages will not affect China's competitiveness, in the long term, as companies are likely to move inland to tap cheaper labor markets.
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Indeed, if Northwest succeeds in its battle with the machinists, it could become a template for other big airlines to slash labor costs and move toward profitability.
Indeed, if Northwest (nasdaq: NWAC - news - people ) succeeds in its battle with the machinists, it could become a template for other big airlines to slash labor costs and move toward profitability.
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