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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
Number of workers involved in work stoppages
Days of idleness resulting from work stoppages
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- Major Work Stoppages for Annual 2026 is scheduled to be released in February 2027 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
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//WKSTP ODA Test 3/27/2026// There are 30 major work stoppages beginning in 2025, idling...
03/27/2026
//WKSTP ODA Test 3/27/2026// In 2025, 30 major work stoppages began in the year and idled 306,800 workers. The education and health services sector accounted for the idling of 196,500 workers, or 64.0 percent of idled workers over the year.
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