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Abdul Mahid Maroof Ahmad Alani, an American Airlines mechanic, was charged with sabotaging a jetliner's navigation system at Miami International Airport. Alani allegedly told investigators he tampered with the plane to secure overtime pay amid a stalled union contract dispute. The flight, carrying 150 passengers to the Bahamas, was forced to return to the gate after pilots noticed the equipment malfunction.
Bernie Sanders Campaign Staff Demand $15 Minimum Wage
Campaign workers for Bernie Sanders, who are unionized, are reportedly demanding a $15 hourly wage, highlighting a conflict with the candidate's national policy platform. Staffers claim they are currently earning the equivalent of $13.50 per hour due to the long hours required by the campaign.
American Airlines attributed a series of loose seats on its aircraft to "soda and other gunk" corroding the floor bolts. The hosts dismiss this as a convenient excuse during a labor dispute and suggest it is a tactic to further reduce in-flight services and cut costs.
