Table A14
Explaining the change in union representation between 1979 and 2017
| Across-the-board | Coefficients @ 2017 means | Composition @ 1979 betas | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 4.2% | |||
| Factors | 6.9% | 3.2% | ||
| Race/gender | -1.8% | -0.1% | ||
| Age | 4.3% | -0.7% | ||
| Education | -7.9% | 1.5% | ||
| Occupations | ||||
| Industries | 12.7% | 1.2% | ||
| States | -0.4% | 1.4% | ||
| 14.3% | ||||
| Impact on union coverage | 4.2% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 14.3% |
| Share of change | 29.0% | 48.4% | 22.6% | 100.0% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group and May Extract microdata
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