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Percentage of workforce that is represented by a union, by sector, 2007–2018
| Year | All | Private | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13.29% | 8.16% | 39.77% |
| 2008 | 13.73% | 8.41% | 40.72% |
| 2009 | 13.58% | 7.96% | 41.06% |
| 2010 | 13.13% | 7.65% | 39.97% |
| 2011 | 13.00% | 7.61% | 40.67% |
| 2012 | 12.47% | 7.32% | 39.57% |
| 2013 | 12.40% | 7.47% | 38.67% |
| 2014 | 12.28% | 7.39% | 39.24% |
| 2015 | 12.28% | 7.43% | 38.99% |
| 2016 | 11.95% | 7.31% | 37.86% |
| 2017 | 11.92% | 7.26% | 37.92% |
| 2018 | 11.69% | 7.15% | 37.23% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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