American Airlines Faces Strike Threat Amid Rejected 17% Wage Hike

Flight attendants demand higher pay and better terms as negotiations continue without resolution.

American Airlines offered a 17% immediate wage increase to flight attendants, which was rejected by their union.
The flight attendants' union is pushing for a 33% raise and better profit-sharing terms.
Negotiations have been ongoing since January 2020, with no contract agreement reached yet.
The union has opened a strike command center and advised members to prepare for a potential strike.
American Airlines has faced multiple lawsuits and labor disputes, adding to its operational challenges.