Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Note: data includes lockouts; Chart: Axios Visuals
The number of major worker strikes in the U.S. rose to its second highest level in two decades in 2022, per a government report out Wednesday.
Why it matters: The strength of the labor market and the rise in popularity of unions drove up the numbers. COVID-era issues, like short-staffing, burnout and pay that didn't keep up with inflation, also pushed workers to the picket lines.
