American Airlines Pilots Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike for Improved Contract

American Airlines pilots union approves strike mandate for higher salary and better working conditions
The strike is unlikely to happen due to legal hurdles that airline industry workers face before they can legally walk off the job.
The pilots are seeking changes to scheduling to improve the airline's operational reliability and efficiency.
Negotiations between American Airlines and the pilots' union have been ongoing since January 2019, primarily focused on scheduling.
The airline said it was confident a deal could be "finalized quickly" and that it was "working expeditiously" to finalize the contract.