Ep 2. Strike

As business slows down at Cloud 9 due to a surprise strike by the employees, the managers and corporate officials scramble to find a solution to the problem. Meanwhile, the employees cope with their newfound freedom and confront their own personal issues.

The episode starts with the employees of Cloud 9 going on strike in response to the news of a potential decrease in employee hours and benefits. The strike catches the managers and corporate officials off guard and they are forced to come up with a plan quickly to handle the demand for their products in the absence of their employees.

As the strike continues, different characters take different roles in the situation. Amy, one of the assistant managers, tries to maintain order and keep the store running, while struggling with her own feelings for her ex-husband who works in the store. Dina, the intense and socially awkward floor supervisor, capitalizes on the strike and tries to assert her authority, but ends up alienating her fellow employees. Glenn, the store manager, tries to be a mediator between the two sides but ultimately gets caught up in the chaos.

Meanwhile, the employees themselves are struggling with their own personal issues. Mateo, a gay Filipino employee, worries about his immigration status and wonders if it's worth risking his job to strike. Garrett, a sardonic employee who uses humor to cope with his disability, discovers that he might actually be capable of finding love. Cheyenne, a pregnant employee who's struggling financially, longs for the security and stability that her job at Cloud 9 provides.

As the strike drags on, tensions rise between the employees and their bosses. The show highlights the increasing disconnect between the upper management and the workers at the store as they try to find a compromise that will satisfy both sides. In the end, the strike comes to a resolution that leaves both the employees and the management feeling somewhat satisfied, but with lingering questions about the future.

Overall, Superstore season 2 episode 2, titled "Strike," is a thoughtful and entertaining exploration of labor relations and the personal struggles of the employees at Cloud 9. It continues the show's tradition of blending humor and social commentary in a way that's both engaging and insightful.