Southwest Pilots Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike
✊ Southwest Pilots Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike, adding to the challenges the carrier is already facing. The vote is intended to increase pressure during contract negotiations, which have been ongoing for over three years. However, it is important to note that federal law makes it difficult for airline unions to go on strike, so the immediate likelihood of a walkout is low. Negotiations between Southwest and its pilots have been focused on scheduling practices and other issues. American Airlines pilots also recently approved a strike vote, but progress is being made on a potential deal.
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