American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike if the company fails to agree to “reasonable” contract terms. Over 99% of the flight attendants voted in favor of the strike, which could be initiated if the company and the union were unable to reach an agreement during federal mediation. The strike authorization comes as union workers across various industries are leveraging their increased bargaining power in a tight labor market. American Airlines pilots recently approved a new contract that includes significant pay and benefits increases.