Northwest Air: possible mechanics strikeadvertisementRelated information E-mail this article Print-friendly version All Reuters NewsCHICAGO (Reuters) - The union negotiating a labor deal for mechanics at Northwest Airlines Corp. said on Tuesday that the carrier is seeking temporary mechanics to hire in event of a strike. The No. 4 U.S. airline, which is seeking a $1.1 billion in annual labor savings, told the union that it is bracing for a possible strike even though the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued no such threat, according to union representatives. Roger EWROPS