7 things to know about the U.S. dockworkers strike and its effect …
Oct 4, 2024 · WATCH: What’s behind the dockworkers strike and what it means for U.S. consumers. A shutdown lasting more than a few weeks could have led to higher prices and shortages of goods throughout the...
Striking unions impacting the economy at a level not seen in …
Sep 18, 2023 · Time lost. American workplaces have taken a substantial hit from strikes this year. August alone saw some 4.1 million days lost this year, the most for a single month since August 2000,...
What recent research says about the benefits of labor strikes and ...
Oct 25, 2023 · When unions are strong and workers can bargain over wages, benefits, and other working conditions, workers come out on top and the benefits are felt across the U.S. economy. A review of what research say about worker power and …
Labor movements are gaining momentum in the U.S. What …
Sep 30, 2023 · Strikes and contract negotiations have been in the news more lately. From the UAW to UPS, railroad workers and more. Experts weigh in on what comes next.
Everything you need to know about the largest strikes happening …
Oct 5, 2023 · This year’s work stoppages have spread across multiple industries — including transportation, entertainment and hospitality. WATCH: Largest health care strike in U.S. history underway as ...
Why are workers striking now? | Stanford Report
Sep 5, 2023 · Falling wages and unequal earnings distribution are among the reasons workers are striking, says Stanford economics professor.
Beyond the automakers: How the UAW strike may hit the US economy
Sep 16, 2023 · Here are the ways the US economy could get hurt by the strike: Businesses near strike sites will see revenue slow. Although striking UAW members will be receiving $500 a week in strike pay,...
How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy
Sep 16, 2023 · The United Auto Workers' strike against the Big Three automakers will have ripple effects across the economy — but it's hard to gauge how much. It will depend in large part on how big the...
New report explains what’s driving the resurgence in strike activity ...
Aug 30, 2023 · A new Economic Policy Institute report examines the economic conditions spurring this rise in labor actions, highlights the limitations on workers’ ability to strike, and recommends policy reforms that could strengthen workers’ fundamental right to strike.
Major strike activity increased by 280% in 2023 - Economic Policy Institute
Feb 21, 2024 · BLS data show that 458,900 workers were involved in 33 major work stoppages that began and ended in 2023 (BLS 2024c). This is an increase of over 280% from the number of workers involved in major worker stoppages in 2022, which was 120,600.
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