Jan 21, 2023 · The report shows a nationwide decline in the percentage of wage and salary workers who are union members, from 10. 3 % in 2021 to 10. 1 % in 2022 — the lowest union membership rate on record...

Jun 5, 2012 · As a result, union membership has fallen and income inequality has worsened—reaching levels not seen since the 1920s. By most estimates, declining unionization accounted for about a third of the increase in inequality in the 1980s and 1990s.

Nov 27, 2018 · After reaching a peak of 35.5 percent of the American workforce in 1945, unions began to decline immediately following World War II. While unions rose slightly to 34.7 percent in 1954, ever since the 1950s, union membership in the U.S. has been on a downward trajectory.

Apr 27, 2018 · Twelve photos that show the evolution of the U.S. labor movement from the early 1900s to today.

The big picture of union decline is the dramatic drop in new unionization in both the manufacturing and nonmanufacturing sectors between the late 1960s and early 1980s, based on (1) fewer union elections, (2) a decline in union win rates in the elections that were held, and (3) the inability of the newly organized to obtain a first contract.

Mar 12, 2024 · The share of U.S. workers who belong to a union has fallen since 1983, when 20.1% of American workers were union members. In 2023, 10.0% of U.S. workers were in a union. Views about the decline in union membership have changed only modestly since last year, when 58% said it was bad for the country.

Jan 15, 2020 · In 2018, the union membership rate stood at 10.5%, a historic low as it continues a steady decline. Experts say that the decreased sway of unions has contributed to accelerating inequality within...

Jan 28, 2025 · Research from Pew Research Center shows that 58 percent of Americans believe a drop in union membership is bad for the U.S. and working people, underscoring public concern about how this trend...

Dec 11, 2012 · American unions already have a fraction of the influence they did a few decades ago. Only about 12% of workers are union members, down from 20% in 1983, according to federal data.

Mar 5, 2014 · Taft-Hartley placed draconian restrictions on union activities, including picketing and strikes, and gave the green light to state right-to-work laws that barred union shops.