American Airlines Flight Attendants Near Potential Strike as Mediation Stalls

Union demands higher pay and better terms while negotiations with airline management reach critical point.

Flight attendants have been without a new contract since 2019, leading to increased frustration.
Recent 17% pay raise offer from American Airlines was rejected by the union, which seeks a 33% increase.
Demonstrations have been held at 30 airports to pressure management into reaching an agreement.
National Mediation Board may release parties into a 30-day cooling-off period, allowing for a potential strike.
Government intervention could delay a strike, as President Biden may establish a Presidential Emergency Board.