union fig e v2
Two thirds of workers today are in industries with less than a 10 percent union membership rate
| Share of workforce in industries with union membership > 10% | Share of workforce in industries with union membership < 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 78.9% | 21.1% |
| 2017 | 32.6% | 67.4% |
Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of Current Population Survey.
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