Figure D
State and local governments have higher unionization rates—and account for a greater share of public-sector union members—than the federal government
Subsector's share of all public-sector union workers
| Category | Share |
|---|---|
| Federal | 14.2% |
| State | 29.8% |
| Local | 56.0% |
Union representation rate by subsector
| Union representation rate | |
|---|---|
| State | 43.6% |
| Local | 33.4% |
| Federal | 31.0% |
Note: Data are for 2017.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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