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What can postpandemic trends in labor protests tell us ahead of the midterm elections?
An analysis using the Labor Action Tracker compiles U.S. strikes and protest events since the pandemic to identify trends in worker mobilization ahead of the mi
By Phil Ciciora · 2026-08-31T18:35:07.029Z
An analysis using the Labor Action Tracker compiles U.S. strikes and protest events since the pandemic to identify trends in worker mobilization ahead of the midterm elections. The findings matter because shifting labor activity can alter campaign priorities, voter turnout and policy debates. Readers will find sector by sector data, timing patterns and political implications.
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