The Past, Present, and Future of Labor Unrest

Might rising inequality, worker shortages, and artificial intelligence be creating fertile ground for more frequent strikes?

As many of us fire up the grills for one last hurrah, it’s worth pausing for a minute to think about the purpose of Labor Day, our federal US holiday to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. According to the US Department of Labor, “The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a fede…