In 1983, one-in-five American adults (20%) were in a union. By 2023, only one-in-ten (10%) were in a union, a record low for the country. However, there are still some industries that see rates of union membership that are on the higher end of the spectrum.
This chart shows the rate of union membership of those employed per industry in America. Data for this graphic is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for 2023.
Wow, really? I would have expected public school teachers to be WAY WAY higher.
Until just recently, it was not possible for teachers in certain states to NOT pay union dues.
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