American Airlines Pilots Vote to Strike Amid Contract Talks

American Airlines pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association have picketed at 10 major airports across the US, demanding a new contract with the airline. The pickets come after the union voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike if necessary. The APA has been negotiating with American Airlines for over four years, with talks centering on better schedules for pilots. Before a strike can occur, the National Mediation Board must decide that additional mediation efforts would not be productive and must offer an opportunity to resolve the contract through arbitration.