Northwest Airlines says it cancelled forty-eight flights today and delayed another one hundred and fifty because of maintenance related problems. The airline is accusing mechanics of engaging in an illegal work slowdown to protest stalled contract negotiations. Last night a judge issued a temporary restraining order barring the workers from disrupting air services. Northwest says it's dispatching extra employees to several airports to help passengers cope with schedule problems during the busiest travel time of the year. If the airline can convince a federal judge there is INDEED a slow down despite the order banning any job action, the union could face a contempt ruling and a fine. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...