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Work Stoppages
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The Work Stoppages program provides monthly and annual data of major work stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers lasting one full shift or longer. The monthly and annual data show the establishment and union(s) involved in the work stoppage along with the location, the number of workers and the days of idleness.
Most Requested Tables
- Detailed Monthly Listing, 2023 (XLSX)
- Detailed Monthly Listing, 1993-Present (XLSX)
- Annual Historical Table, 1947-Present (XLSX)
Latest Numbers
Major Work Stoppages 
Number of work stoppages involving 1,000 workers or more
Beginning in the period
3(p) in Aug 2023
In effect in the period
8(p) in Aug 2023
Number of workers involved in work stoppages
Beginning in the period
14.2(p) in Aug 2023
In effect in the period
191.1(p) in Aug 2023
Days of idleness resulting from work stoppages
In effect in the period
4,107.9(p) in Aug 2023
As a percent of working time
0.11%(p) in Aug 2023
Historical Data
News Release
p - preliminary
Latest News Release
There are 23 major work stoppages beginning in 2022, idling 120,600 workers
02/22/2023
In 2022, 23 major strikes and lockouts began in the year and idled 120,600 workers. The education and health services sector accounted for the idling of 106,300 workers, or 88 percent of idled workers over the year.
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23 major work stoppages in 2022
In 2022 there were 23 major work stoppages beginning during the year. There were 16 major work stoppages that began in 2021. A total of 120,600 workers were involved in major work stoppages that began in 2022. Service-providing industries accounted for 98 percent of the idled workers over the year. Educational services, with 9 major stoppages, and health care and social assistance, with 8, had the highest number of stoppages over the year. read more »