33 large-scale strikes in the United States last year, the highest number in 23 years

There were 33 large-scale strikes in the United States last year, the highest number in 23 years since 2000.

This is believed to be due to widespread calls for wage increases from people whose lives are under pressure due to high prices.

The US Department of Labor announced on the 21st that there were 33 large-scale strikes involving over 1,000 workers over the past year.

This is the highest number in 23 years since 2000, when there were 39 cases.

Last year, labor unions including American screenwriters and actors who appear in movies and television went on a large-scale strike to demand higher pay, and the UAW (United Automobile Workers Union) and GM (General Motors) They went on strike to demand wage increases from major automobile companies.

According to the Ministry of Labor, over 450,000 workers participated in strikes last year.

Inflation in the United States is on the decline, but prices for essential items such as housing, transportation, and food continue to rise.

The burden is heavy on people whose livelihoods are under pressure, and it is believed that widespread calls for wage increases have led to an increase in strikes.