A year that started out with bleak prospects, including a widely predicted recession, shaped up to be a boon for the average American worker — and one of the most triumphant for organized labor in a generation.
More than 525,000 workers in the United States walked off the job in 2023, according to Bloomberg Law’s database of work stoppages, making it one of the three biggest strike years since 1990. Many of those strikes led to big concessions from employers, such as the landmark deal reached by the UAW in October.
Or they just hire 5 people instead of 4. Or another part time/seasonal person.
How does it benefit everyone?
Don’t get me wrong, I would also love a 4 day work week. But I’d prefer 40 hours rather than getting 80% of my pay.