Figure C
Percentage of workforce represented by a union, 1979–2017
| Year | Union coverage |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 26.24% |
| 1983 | 23.26% |
| 1984 | 21.62% |
| 1985 | 20.48% |
| 1986 | 19.89% |
| 1987 | 19.19% |
| 1988 | 18.97% |
| 1989 | 18.55% |
| 1990 | 18.22% |
| 1991 | 18.12% |
| 1992 | 17.75% |
| 1993 | 17.61% |
| 1994 | 17.45% |
| 1995 | 16.67% |
| 1996 | 16.22% |
| 1997 | 15.65% |
| 1998 | 15.35% |
| 1999 | 15.28% |
| 2000 | 14.83% |
| 2001 | 14.79% |
| 2002 | 14.56% |
| 2003 | 14.26% |
| 2004 | 13.83% |
| 2005 | 13.68% |
| 2006 | 13.15% |
| 2007 | 13.29% |
| 2008 | 13.73% |
| 2009 | 13.58% |
| 2010 | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 13.00% |
| 2012 | 12.47% |
| 2013 | 12.40% |
| 2014 | 12.28% |
| 2015 | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 11.95% |
| 2017 | 11.92% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group and May Extract microdata
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