Table A2
Change in union membership, by party in presidency
| Party in presidency | Number of years | Annual average percentage point change | Total percentage point change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Since 1949 | |||
| All | 68 | -0.3 | -21.1 |
| Democrats | 32 | -0.2 | -6.5 |
| Republicans | 36 | -0.4 | -13.9 |
| Since 1977 | |||
| All | 40 | 0 | -15.5 |
| Democrats | 20 | -0.4 | -7.4 |
| Republicans | 20 | -0.4 | -8.1 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata and Labor Research Association data
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