blog posts Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism Oct 2, 2024 4:45 pm by Thomas BruchIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images A database maintained by the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the U. of I. and Cornell recorded 250 strikes and other labor actions in 2024 as of Monday as U.S. dockworkers walked off the job this week. Share on Facebook Tweet Email