They never go on strike. They can only break down. Robots, however,have put others out of a job. This has caused some problems in the robotic industry in America. This has helped the Japanese keep ahead in many technological industries.
Many people dislike robots for a wide variety of reasons, which slows the robotic industry.
Many resent the robots taking away their jobs. Many fear robots, and what they might do. Movies like Terminator has boosted these fears, giving robots the image of an entity that seeks to eliminate humans. The Next Generation 's Borg boost fears of what robots may do. The robots of Short Circuit were created to be used to kill.