New data on strikes! @bls_gov just released data on major work stoppages showing that there has been an upsurge in major strikes in the last 2 yrs. On avg in 2018 and 2019, 455,400 workers were involved in major work stoppages—the largest 2-yr average in 35 years. 
@BLS_gov Want to read more about @bls_gov’s new data on strikes? We’ve got a quick write-up for you! epi.org/publication/co…
@BLS_gov Worth noting: the recent resurgence in strike activity is occurring despite policy that creates many obstacles. The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (which passed the House!) includes critical reforms to strengthen workers’ right to strike. epi.org/publication/co…
@BLS_gov Some have asked why we are seeing a resurgence in strikes with such a low unemp rate. Two thoughts: (1) workers know that if they are fired for strike activity (which is illegal but common employer behavior), they are more likely to find another job. And (2)...
@BLS_gov Workers are concluding that if even a sub-4% unemployment rate ten years into the recovery is not providing them with enough leverage to secure robust wage growth, they must join together to demand a fair share of the recovery. epi.org/publication/co…
