American Airlines flight attendants picket at O’Hare

American Airlines flight attendants picket outside O’Hare Wednesday protesting working conditions and wages. (Marni Pyke/Daily Herald)

Waving “Ready to Strike” and “We Need a Contract Today” signs, American Airlines flight attendants picketed at O’Hare International and 11 other airports Wednesday.

Union leaders announced that more than 99% of members had voted to authorize a strike if contract talks “do not yield significant improvements.”