Labor movements are gaining momentum in the U.S. What …
WEBSep 30, 2023 · Economy. Labor movements are gaining momentum in the U.S. What happens when the dust settles? Strikes and contract negotiations have been in the news more lately. From the UAW to UPS, railroad...
What recent research says about the benefits of labor strikes and ...
WEBOct 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 unions amid the resurgence of strikes in the United States.
Everything you need to know about the largest strikes happening …
WEBOct 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 ...
How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy
WEBSep 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...
Why are workers striking now? | Stanford Report
WEBSep 5, 2023 · Falling wages and unequal earnings distribution are among the reasons workers are striking, says Stanford economics professor.
Workplace strikes are surging in the tight job market, a sign of ...
WEBOct 31, 2021 · While work stoppages may contribute to near-term inflation and production tie-ups, economists say they could fundamentally change the economic standing of millions of workers. Here’s what you...
How today's labor strikes, COVID and the 'Great Resignation' are ... - NPR
WEBNov 2, 2021 · After more than a year of working and living through a pandemic, thousands of workers across the U.S. are striking for better wages, working conditions and benefits.
New report explains what’s driving the resurgence in strike activity ...
WEBAug 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.
How strikes are (and aren’t) reflected in the jobs report.
WEBOct 6, 2023 · But the impact of the strikes could be seen in the monthly jobs report’s separate count of payroll jobs. And the walkouts can cause what analysts describe as collateral damage.
Striking unions impacting the economy at a level not seen in …
WEBSep 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,...
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