Strikes Surge in 2023 with Most Workers Walking Off Job in Over 20 Years

• Number of major strikes jumped 43% to 33 in 2023, the biggest number in over 20 years • 462,000 workers were on strike at some point in 2023, up from 127,000 in 2022 • 2023 had the most strike days since 2000, with 16.7 million strike days • Possible strikes in 2024 include Teamsters at breweries, Hollywood unions, Boeing machinists, and airline unions • Airline unions are seeking new contracts comparable to 30%+ raises pilots received