Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike as they push for pay raises in new contract
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Pilots at Southwest Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, their union said Thursday, a move that is unlikely to lead to a walkout in the near future but is designed to put more pressure on the airline during contract negotiations.
The union said 99% of members who took part voted to authorize a strike, and turnout was 98%.
Southwest said the vote has no effect…
This story from sfgate.com was posted on 2023-05-11 by @hazelpine.