American Airlines flight attendants vote in favor of strike

Flight attendants from U.S. airline giant American Airlines moved to authorize a strike, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants reported Wednesday.

A reported 99.47% of members present voted to approve the strike, with 93% of the union’s 26,000-strong membership turning out to vote.

“We’re pushing back and we’re fighting corporate greed, and corporate greed is alive here at American Airlines,” said Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Julie Hedrick.

The move comes just weeks after American Airline pilots reached a new employment deal with the airline that included a significant pay bump.