One explanation for the decline in strike activity in the U.S. is that, since employers are more likely to use strike replacements and the use of strike replacements has become more acceptable to the public, the potential cost of the strike to workers is greater than to employers.

Strike Activity

The act of employees stopping work in protest against their employment conditions, aiming to pressure employers to meet their demands.

Strike Replacements

Workers who are hired to fill in for employees who are on strike, often to keep the company operational during labor disputes.