16 Questions
What did the Bureau of Labor Statistics report about work stoppages in 2023?
This year saw more work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers than any year since 2013
In which quarter of 2023 did union-represented workers see an average 7% wage hike?
First quarter
What was the significance of the 7% wage hike for union-represented workers?
It was the biggest wage hike in a single quarter since 2007
Who made significant gains according to Jason Resnikoff?
Union-represented workers
What does Jason Resnikoff think a bold labor movement has?
A lot to win
How many strikes involving more than 500,000 workers were there between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, 2023?
393 strikes
What was one of the main issues at stake for the Hollywood writers of the Writers Guild of America during their strike?
Residuals in the era of streaming
What did the WGA achieve as a result of their strike negotiations?
5% wage hike and minimum staffing levels
What was one of the major issues for SAG-AFTRA during their strike negotiations?
Residuals in the age of streaming and AI
What did SAG-AFTRA achieve as a result of their strike negotiations?
7% wage hike and new bonus structure
What was one of the key issues for auto workers at the United Auto Workers during their strike?
The future of work in the world of electric vehicles
What did the UAW achieve as a result of their strike negotiations?
$3 per hour wage increase over the course of the agreement
What was one of the major issues for health-care workers at the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions during their strike?
$6 per hour wage hike in the first year
According to Margaret Poydock, what did the pandemic showcase?
The power of unions to negotiate better working conditions
"Nothing is more motivating than success," according to Erica Smiley, what did she mean by this statement?
Workers tend to be more motivated after achieving successful negotiations with employers
"Worker fights did not happen in a vacuum," according to experts, what does this statement imply?
"Worker fights" refers to organized efforts by employees to improve their working conditions
Test your knowledge of the significant work stoppages and strikes that occurred in the U.S. during 2023. Learn about the number of strikes, workers involved, and the gains made during this period.
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