Figure A
Public-sector union rights reduce costly turnover: Annual turnover of state and local government workers by collective bargaining rights and age group, 2020-2025
| Age | Virginia | No Duty to Bargain | Duty to Bargain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-22 | 37.6% | 34.9% | 37.2% |
| 23-27 | 25.5% | 22.6% | 20.8% |
| 28-32 | 27.8% | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| 33-37 | 23.5% | 18.3% | 15.4% |
| 38-42 | 17.3% | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| 43-47 | 11.7% | 14.7% | 13.6% |
| 48-52 | 17.6% | 16.6% | 14.0% |
| 53-57 | 20.3% | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| 58-62 | 17.0% | 22.7% | 25.2% |
Source: EPI analysis of the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) microdata, IPUMS extracts, Version 13.0.
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