industry employment
Change in employment share by major industry between 1979 and 2017: Percentage of workforce that is a member of a union, 2017, in parentheses
| Industry (Union membership rate) | Change in employment share (ppt) |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining (3.0%) | -2.2% |
| Construction (14.9%) | 0.2% |
| Trade, transportation, utilities, and communications (10.2%) | -2.3% |
| Services (3.0%) | 10.4% |
| Education, health, and social services (17.4%) | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing (9.0%) | -12.3% |
| Public Administration (30.6%) | -0.5% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey microdata
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