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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 May 2020
In effect in the period
99(p) in May 2020
Number of workers involved in work stoppages
Beginning in the period
0.0(p) in May 2020
In effect in the period
3.6(p) in May 2020
Days of idleness resulting from work stoppages
In effect in the period
72.0(p) in May 2020
As a percent of working time
0.00%(p,2) in May 2020
Historical Data
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p - preliminary
Next Release
- 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
//WKSTP AutoSuppl Test 01262021// WKSTP News Release
01/25/2021
//WKSTP AutoSuppl Test 01262021// In 2019, there were 11 major strikes and lockouts involving 1,000 or more workers, the second
lowest annual total since the major work stoppages
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