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American Airlines Pilots Vote to Strike, Southwest Pilots May Follow

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American Airlines Pilots Vote to Strike, Southwest Pilots May Follow
President of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Casey Murray testifies during a hearing before Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee at Russell Senate Office Building in Washington on Feb. 9, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Janice Hisle
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Southwest Airlines pilots began casting strike-authorization votes on Monday, the same day that the American Airlines pilots union announced its members voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike.

It comes despite American Airlines stating that it is close to resolving disputed contract issues with its 15,000 pilots.

Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
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Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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