February 10, 2011
Work stoppages in 2010
Average annual major work stoppages, 1971-2010, by decade
| Decade |
Average annual major work stoppages |
1971-1980 |
269 |
1981-1990 |
69 |
1991-2000 |
34 |
2001-2010 |
17 |
These data featured in the TED article, Work stoppages in 2010.
Total days idle from major work stoppages, 1971-2010, by decade
| Decade |
Total idle days |
1971-1980 |
228,181,000 |
1981-1990 |
102,653,000 |
1991-2000 |
60,263,000 |
2001-2010 |
17,315,000 |
These data featured in the TED article, Work stoppages in 2010.
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