Okay boys and girls. We need to get you updated on this ongoing mess.

Last week a federal judge gave Northwest Airlines the injunction they had sought against the AFA-CWA.

As expected, the AFA-CWA then filed an appeal with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Yesterday it was reported that the National Mediation Board had contacted both sides and requested they come to Washington next week.

This then was followed by news today that the AFA-CWA has told the NMB that talks between the union and the airline are at an impasse, requesting to be released from negotiations.

So in effect the union is now fighting on two fronts. On the one hand they continue their fight through the courts. On the other hand, they are bringing the Railroad Labor Act back into the picture by asking the NMB to declare an impasse.

Stay tuned.