• U.S. Major Work Stoppages in 2012

In 2012, there were 19 major strikes and lockouts involving 1,000 or more workers and lasting at least one shift.

The 19 major work stoppages beginning in 2012 equaled the total from 2011.

Major work stoppages beginning in 2012 idled 148,000 workers, higher than 2011 with 113,000 idled workers.

In 2012, there were 1.13 million days idle from major work stoppages in effect, also higher than 2011 with 1.02 million days idle.

Source: USDOL-BLS