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Work Stoppages

Work Stoppages Home Page

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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Latest Numbers

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Number of work stoppages involving 1,000 workers or more

Beginning in the period 3(p) in May 2024 Historical Data

In effect in the period 5(p) in May 2024 Historical Data

Number of workers involved in work stoppages

Beginning in the period 21.2(p) in May 2024 Historical Data

In effect in the period 25.2(p) in May 2024 Historical Data

Days of idleness resulting from work stoppages

In effect in the period 162.6(p) in May 2024 Historical Data

As a percent of working time 0.00%(p,2) in Apr 2024 Historical Data

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Next Release

  • Major Work Stoppages for Annual 2022 is scheduled to be released on July 20, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
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Latest News Release

//WKSTP QCT TEST ZUNI3 08282024// WKSTP News Release

08/28/2024

//WKSTP QCT TEST ZUNI3 08282024// In 2023, there were 11 major strikes and lockouts involving 1,000 or more workers
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