2019 strike news

Here are some of the notable strikes that took place in 2019:

  1. General Motors Strike: The United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike against General Motors (GM) on September 16, 2019, after contract negotiations broke down. The strike lasted for 40 days, affecting over 49,000 workers, before a tentative agreement was reached on October 25, 2019.
  2. United Steelworkers (USW) Strike: The USW went on strike against several companies, including ArcelorMittal, Nucor, and U.S. Steel, in September 2019. The strike lasted for several weeks, affecting over 30,000 workers, before a tentative agreement was reached on October 1, 2019.
  3. Stop & Shop Strike: Over 31,000 unionized workers at Stop & Shop, a grocery store chain in the northeastern United States, went on strike in April 2019. The strike lasted for 11 days, affecting over 400 stores, before a tentative agreement was reached on April 12, 2019.
  4. Los Angeles Teachers Strike: The United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) went on strike on January 14, 2019, after contract negotiations broke down. The strike lasted for six days, affecting over 30,000 teachers and staff, before a tentative agreement was reached on January 22, 2019.
  5. Chicago Teachers Strike: The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) went on strike on October 17, 2019, after contract negotiations broke down. The strike lasted for seven days, affecting over 25,000 teachers and staff, before a tentative agreement was reached on October 25, 2019.
  6. Nurses Strike: Nurses at several hospitals in the United States, including those in California, Illinois, and New York, went on strike in 2019 to protest staffing levels, patient care, and contract issues. The strikes lasted for several days, affecting thousands of patients and healthcare workers.
  7. University of California Academic Workers Strike: Over 48,000 academic workers, including teaching assistants, tutors, and researchers, went on strike at the University of California system in November 2019. The strike lasted for four days, affecting all 10 UC campuses, before a tentative agreement was reached on November 20, 2019.

These are just a few examples of the many strikes that took place in 2019. Strikes are a powerful tool for workers to demand better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and they can have a significant impact on industries and economies.