By Jesse Russell

As the Northwest strike slogged on the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association says they only know of five members that have returned to work.

Bill, a lead inspector with 20 years at the airline who requested his last name not be used, says HE wouldn‚t go back even if it means that he will never work at Northwest again.

[BILL1] I want to work, I want the company to succeed. I've been there 20 years and to be treated like this is insulting. If I can't go back in with a payscale that I can live off of and work rules that I can work with then I'll say goodbye and I'll go fix something else.

Northwest has steadily downgraded its offers to the striking mechanics. Initially it offered to keep about half the mechanics -- this week the airline said it wants only a quarter of its former employees back. In addition to pay cuts, the airline also lowered its offer for severance from about 25 weeks to a maximum of 16 weeks.

Bill says these terms make it impossible for him and his colleagues to accept the airline‚s offer.

[BILL2] I kind of welcome bankruptcy, that opens the books so the people can see them. And see what our executives are doing. i think its being mismanaged greatly.