American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote to Authorize Strike
Union Demands 35% Pay Increase
Flight Attendants Ask for Right to Strike
More than 99% of flight attendants at American Airlines have voted to authorize a strike, according to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents the union. The vote, which took place over a two-week period, is a sign of growing frustration among flight attendants over pay and working conditions.
The APFA is asking for a 35% pay increase over the next three years, as well as improvements to working conditions, such as more rest time and better scheduling. The union says that American Airlines has been unwilling to meet their demands, which has led to the vote to authorize a strike.
If a strike is called, it would be the first at American Airlines in more than 30 years. The strike would likely cause significant disruptions to the airline's operations and could have a major impact on the travel industry.
American Airlines has said that it is "disappointed" by the vote to authorize a strike, and that it is "committed to reaching a fair and equitable agreement with our flight attendants." The airline says that it has offered a "competitive" pay increase and has made other concessions, but that the union has not been willing to compromise.
The vote to authorize a strike is a significant development in the labor negotiations between American Airlines and its flight attendants. It remains to be seen whether the two sides will be able to reach an agreement before a strike is called.
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