Conversation so far:
When did David Simon first begin as a journalist?
David Simon worked as a police reporter from 1982 to 1995.
Where did David Simon begin his career in journalism?
David Simon worked as a police reporter at The Baltimore Sun.
What was David Simon's educational background?
David Simon graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland. In 1983, he graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park.
What awards did David Simon receive?
David Simon's book Homicide won the 1992 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime book.

Question: Why was there a strike?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was there a strike during David Simon's career with the Baltimore Sun?