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Flight attendants for an American Airlines subsidiary with a base in Philadelphia voted to authorize a strike Thursday.
Driving the news: Members of the union representing flight attendants for American Eagle carrier Piedmont Airlines picketed outside Philadelphia Airport (PHL) following the vote, according to the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA.
Why it matters: AFA's strike strategy "could affect the entire system or a single flight," the union said in a news release.
State of play: Contract negotiations with the airline have dragged on for more than three years.
Reality check: A strike authorization does not mean workers have walked off the job.
What they're saying: "Flight attendants can't afford to work at Piedmont," Keturah Johnson, president of the Philadelphia affiliate of union members, said in a released statement.
The other side: Crystal Byrd, a spokesperson for Piedmont Airlines, told Axios in an email that the carrier was "dedicated to getting a competitive contract negotiated" for its flight attendants.
What's next: Both sides will return to the bargaining table in November, Byrd said.
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Piedmont Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike – Axios
