Strikes
Civil stewards understand the importance of collective action.
What You Can Do
Labor organizing is an incredible asset for workers regardless of their field or sector of employment. Labor unions have also played an incredible role in the history of this country, the development of worker protections, and assurances of fairer compensation.
You can get involved with your existing labor union or look into options for organizing or supporting labor unions in your area. Likewise, the organization of broader, general labor strikes remain an option for civil protest.
Readings & Resources
Institutions & Organizations
National Labor Relations Board
“In 1935, Congress passed the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”), making clear that it is the policy of the United States to encourage collective bargaining by protecting workers’ full freedom of association. The NLRA protects workplace democracy by providing employees at private-sector workplaces the fundamental right to seek better working conditions and designation of representation without fear of retaliation.”
Bureau of Labor Statistics Worker Stoppages
“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.”
AFL-CIO Strike Map
“The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) works tirelessly to improve the lives of working people. We are the democratic, voluntary federation of 63 national and international labor unions that represent more than 15 million working people.”