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Percentage of workforce that is a member of a union, 1979, and percentage change in employment, 1979–2017, by industry: Sorted by percentage of workforce that is a member of a union
| Industry | Percentage of workforce that is a member of a union, 1979 | Percentage change in employment level |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 49.4% | 83.6% |
| Communications and utilities | 45.7% | 39.1% |
| Manufacturing, durable | 37.4% | -28.2% |
| Construction | 33.5% | 74.3% |
| Public administration | 33.4% | 39.2% |
| Educational | 31.8% | 75.1% |
| Manufacturing, nondurable | 30.4% | -30.8% |
| Social services | 19.0% | 218.2% |
| Hospital | 17.1% | 82.5% |
| Agriculture and mining | 14.3% | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% | 52.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11.5% | -2.4% |
| Medical, except hospital | 10.5% | 267.5% |
| Entertainment and recreation | 8.8% | 140.2% |
| FIRE, professional, and business | 6.3% | 173.5% |
| Personal services | 4.3% | 19.6% |
Source: EPI analysis of BLS Current Population Survey microdata
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