The Allied Pilots Association said Monday that more than 96% of its 15,000 members voted, and among those who did, 99% favored authorizing the union to call for a strike.
Over 160 American Airlines pilots and flight attendants picket between terminals 2 and 3 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on May 1, 2023. They are members of the Allied Pilots Association, the certified collective bargaining agent for the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, who have been participating in a strike authorization vote throughout the month of April. Similar picketing happened at several large airports throughout the United States on Monday.
Federal law prohibits airline unions from striking without the tacit approval of a U.S. mediation board — a rare step that has not occurred in this case. Congress and the president can also act to prevent a strike if one appears imminent. A spokeswoman for the airline said American is confident that it can reach an agreement with the union quickly.
American and United Airlines are under pressure to match or beat terms that rival Delta Air Lines accepted with its pilots, who earlier this year won 34% raises over a four-year contract.
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