Table 3
Public-sector unionization, by occupation, 2013–2017
| Share of workers represented by a union | Share of the total public-sector union workforce | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| Managers, professionals, and administrative | 25.8% | 20.2% |
| Police and other protective services | 47.4% | 10.8% |
| Health care and social work | 35.8% | 9.2% |
| Postal workers | 72.4% | 4.5% |
| Fire fighters | 64.4% | 2.8% |
| All other occupations | 31.2% | 15.6% |
| Total | 37.9% | 100.0% |
Note: Calculations made using five years of pooled microdata, 2013-2017
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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