Work Stoppage Statistics 2023

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What did the Bureau of Labor Statistics report about work stoppages in 2023?

  • There were fewer work stoppages than in any year since 2013
  • The number of work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers remained the same as in 2013
  • There were no work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers in 2023
  • This year saw more work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers than any year since 2013 (correct)

In which quarter of 2023 did union-represented workers see an average 7% wage hike?

  • Fourth quarter
  • Second quarter
  • First quarter (correct)
  • Third 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 (correct)
  • It did not have any significant impact
  • It was the smallest wage hike since 2007
  • It was the biggest wage hike in a single quarter since 2013

Who made significant gains according to Jason Resnikoff?

<p>Union-represented workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jason Resnikoff think a bold labor movement has?

<p>A lot to win (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many strikes involving more than 500,000 workers were there between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30, 2023?

<p>393 strikes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main issues at stake for the Hollywood writers of the Writers Guild of America during their strike?

<p>Residuals in the era of streaming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the WGA achieve as a result of their strike negotiations?

<p>5% wage hike and minimum staffing levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major issues for SAG-AFTRA during their strike negotiations?

<p>Residuals in the age of streaming and AI (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did SAG-AFTRA achieve as a result of their strike negotiations?

<p>7% wage hike and new bonus structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key issues for auto workers at the United Auto Workers during their strike?

<p>The future of work in the world of electric vehicles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the UAW achieve as a result of their strike negotiations?

<p>$3 per hour wage increase over the course of the agreement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major issues for health-care workers at the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions during their strike?

<p>$6 per hour wage hike in the first year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Margaret Poydock, what did the pandemic showcase?

<p>The power of unions to negotiate better working conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Nothing is more motivating than success," according to Erica Smiley, what did she mean by this statement?

<p>Workers tend to be more motivated after achieving successful negotiations with employers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Worker fights did not happen in a vacuum," according to experts, what does this statement imply?

<p>&quot;Worker fights&quot; refers to organized efforts by employees to improve their working conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser