Not plausible unless the company has problems operating, which doesn't appear to be the case at this point.

If the flight attendants either collectively or individually engage in some activity, it's going to be much more difficult to operate the airline.

The mechanics' union is quite weakened by its isolation, ... If they had the support of the other unions, especially the machinists, which represents the largest number of employees at Northwest - all the baggage handlers and gate agents - they really could have shut the airline down.

He's saying, 'The CEO is not the only one that contributes to the success of the organization.'