I believe the mechanics that crossed the lines are considered scabs, but the problem with the AMFA deal is that they didnt even give their mechanics a chance to vote. Now, some mechanics say they told the Union heads if the contract that the Company comes back with isnt worth voting on, then call a strike. It's too bad, but without the larger backing from the IAM the AMFA guys just didnt have the power to hold down NWA. There were apparently plenty of mechanics out there to support the aircraft. It seems all of the other Unions took the "we'll fight this out on another day" stand.