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From Detroit Three Automakers to Healthcare, US Labor Unions Flex Muscle

Posted On: Oct 04, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | A tight U.S. labor market, the expiry of union contracts and high living costs have led to tough negotiations for pay hikes and benefits from workers and triggered strikes and protests across industries. Nearly 309,700 workers have been involved in work stoppages and strikes through August this year, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, putting 2023 on track to becoming the busiest year for strikes since 2019. Here are some sectors and companies that faced tough negotiations in 2023… Reuters