Recent labor strikes in the US automotive industry and Hollywood’s Writers Guild have sparked discussions about the return of strikes as a potent bargaining tool. In the US, the United Auto Workers’ demands for improved wages and protections against plant closures could disrupt supply chains and impact the nation’s growth. Meanwhile, screenwriters’ strikes have paralyzed the entertainment industry, driven by concerns over pay and the encroachment of artificial intelligence in scriptwriting. In India, strikes have waned due to changing industries and investor-friendly labor laws, though sporadic actions persist. The future may witness more politically motivated mobilizations as workers find ways to address their grievances through collective action.