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American Airlines flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to strike ahead of busy travel weekend

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Published August 31, 2023 at 8:33 AM EDT

The American Airlines logo is seen atop the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Michael Ainsworth/AP)

American Airlines flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike this week. That puts more pressure on the carrier to meet their demands over pay raises and comes ahead of one of the year’s busiest holiday travel weekends.

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This article was originally published on WBUR.org.