Union Leader For Northwest Airlines Mechanics Upbeat about Deal.

Byline: John Gallagher

Apr. 23--After some initial grumbling, Northwest Airlines' 10,000 mechanics and aircraft cleaners appear to be moving closer to ratifying a tentative contract agreement that would give the airline and its passengers freedom from labor disruptions this year.

During a break in all-day meetings in Romulus on Sunday to explain the tentative deal to his members, O.V. Delle-Femine, national director of the Airline Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), said the feedback from members has been mostly good.

"So far, very positive, more positives than negatives around the country, and it looks good so far," he said. Delle-Femine has …