Labor Unrest on the Rise as Workers Strike for Higher Pay Amid High Inflation

Strikes are on the rise in 2023, with over 300 involving 453,000 workers so far this year.

Workers are striking for higher pay amid high inflation that has reduced real wages.

Strikes can spread from one industry to another as workers see others win gains.

The pandemic has added new issues like staffing and safety to typical concerns like pay.

After years with the same contracts, workers want to improve terms coming out of COVID.