Table B4
Percentage of workers represented by a union, by occupation, 1983 and 2017
| Year | 1983 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Managers and professionals | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Office and administration | 18.7% | 11.1% |
| Operators, fabricators and laborers | 38.3% | 14.5% |
| Personal services | 13.8% | 8.1% |
| Production, craft and repair | 35.4% | 17.2% |
| Protective services | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| Sales | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| Service | 13.9% | 6.4% |
| Technicians | 17.1% | 9.4% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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