CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From Hollywood to the people that deliver your packages, it seems like everyone is on strike.
A lot of people are on strike right now and it all boils down to three things.
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According to experts, the economy plays a significant role. When the unemployment rate is high, unions have a weakened ability to strike because turnover can replace striking employees.
But that's not the case now with an unemployment rate sitting at 3. 6%. Another factor is the president. Joe Biden has come out and said he wants to be "the most pro-union president you've ever seen."
This empowers more unions to fight for higher wages, sick leave, and more. Finally, experts believe the COVID-19 lockdowns changed a lot of views about essential work and safety. This has caused more Gen-Z employees to educate themselves about unions and their rights. All with the hopes of more benefits and higher pay.
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