Wall Street Is Talking About Unions More Than Ever (Correct)

Labor is having a moment, and Wall Street has taken note.

S&P 500 executives and analysts talked about unions on earnings calls more this year than any other on record, according to data going back two decades. Mentions of unions and related terms, such as strikes and labor contracts, rose almost 80% from a year ago and surged more than three-fold from 2021, according to a Bloomberg News analysis of transcripts. The subject was brought up on the calls of 81 companies, or 16% of the index.

America’s labor movement showed renewed strength this year across several industries. Strategic strikes and stunning contract wins have ...