Workers across various industries, including car factories and writers’ rooms, increasingly stand up to companies for improved compensation and working conditions. Many have resorted to strikes and achieved significant victories, with record labor deals secured and high-profile organizing efforts gaining momentum.
The surge in worker activism can be attributed to factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, soaring company profits, a growing approval rating for labor unions, and the widening pay gap between workers and executives. As strikes and negotiations continue, workers are seeking higher pay, an enhancement in their quality of life, and greater control over their schedules.