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American Airlines, Flight Attendant Union Calling For Investigation Of Skit Posted Online

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – American Airlines and its flight attendant union are both reacting to a sexist skit posted online. The union says the video is demeaning to flight attendants and crew members.

The dance is burlesque-style and appears to show women dressed as American Airline flight attendants dancing to Shirley Bassey's song "Hey Big Spender" while a seated man portrays an executive platinum customer.

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American Airlines says it did not control or preview the event, but the performers are employees.

The airline and union are now asking for a full investigation.

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