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The number of striking workers more than doubled in 2023 with high-profile walkouts seen across industries from healthcare to manufacturing to education and more. Top demands from picket lines included better pay, increased staffing, and improved health and safety, and the results of these walkouts was a testament to the power that the labor force holds.
“The increase in strikes in 2023 stems from mounting frustration among workers regarding stagnant wages, lack of benefits, poor working conditions, and feelings of being overworked in the wake of the pandemic,” says Alex Adekola, CEO and founder of Remove My Mugshot. “Unions are