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The Work Stoppages program provides monthly and annual data and analysis of major work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers lasting one full shift or longer. The monthly and annual data show the establishment and union(s) involved in the work stoppage along with the location, the number of workers and the days of idleness.
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Major Work Stoppages
Number of work stoppages involving 1,000 workers or more
Beginning in the period
0(p) in Feb 2021
In effect in the period
1(p) in Feb 2021
Number of workers involved in work stoppages
Beginning in the period
0.0(p) in Feb 2021
In effect in the period
1.8(p) in Feb 2021
Days of idleness resulting from work stoppages
In effect in the period
34.2(p) in Feb 2021
As a percent of working time
0.00%(p,2) in Feb 2021
Historical Data
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p - preliminary
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- Major Work Stoppages for Annual 2020 is scheduled to be released on January 25, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
Latest News Release
In 2020 there were 8 major work stoppages, the third lowest number since 1947
02/19/2021
In 2020, 8 major strikes and lockouts began in the year and idled 27,000 workers. Three work stoppages in the educational services industry idled 9,300 workers with a cumulative 56,500 days of idleness lasting a total of 19 workdays.
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