union fig e v2
Almost half of workers today are in industries with less than a 5 percent union membership rate
| Share in industries with union membership > 5% | Share in industries with union membership < 5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 52.3% | 47.7% |
Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of Current Population Survey.
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