I know how that feels, and it's certainly not pleasant !
I believe the real question here is actually: "will the company survive for another week, another month, another year or another decade ?"
If the company will survive, get a lawyer !
If it won't, get a lawyer ! See what's more expensive: stay at home (looking for another job of course) or go fly ? Don't let your bank account bleed to death...
I guess a strike is the last thing they need (especially if there's a chance of saving the company) so let's forget that option.
I know a guy who took an appointment with the manager and brought a baseball bat (or was it a sword ?) and a very intimidating friend with him ! He had nothing to lose, made a very impressive show in the manager's office (in private, door locked, of course) and he got a big check ! But I think you're not in the same situation... yet.
Have you tried black magic ? 'Sometimes makes incredible results ! (kids, don't do this at home)
[This message has been edited by Flying_Steph (edited 22 March 2001).]