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AA Pilots Launch New Picket Strategy

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By BJ Austin

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Dallas, TX – Cpt. Gary Bell was on the picket line not in the cockpit of his 767 today. He says they're looking for new ways to put pressure on airline management to make improvements in on-time performance and service.

Cpt. Bell says American is not putting enough money and attention into its HUMAN resource, and the customers are suffering for it. American Airlines in a statement, says it's disappointed the pilots would use negative tactics and picket valued customers in an attempt to harm the airline. The Pilots and the airline are in the middle of contentious contract talks.