American Airlines CEO Robert Isom faced pressure Monday from labor unions frustrated with the carrier's financial performance and handling of recent weather disruptions.
The airline's union for flight attendants issued a "no confidence" vote in Isom, while the pilots's union amplified a demand to meet with American's board of directors after describing conversations alone with management as fruitless.Â
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