union fig a v5
Percentage of workforce that is a member of a union, 1979, and percentage change in employment, 1979–2017, by industry: Sorted by employment change
| Industry | Percentage change in employment level | Percentage of workforce that is a member of a union, 1979 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical, except hospital | 267.50% | 10.50% |
| Social services | 218.20% | 19.00% |
| FIRE, professional, and business | 173.50% | 6.30% |
| Entertainment and recreation | 140.20% | 8.80% |
| Transportation | 83.60% | 49.40% |
| Hospital | 82.50% | 17.10% |
| Educational | 75.10% | 31.80% |
| Construction | 74.30% | 33.50% |
| Retail trade | 52.00% | 11.80% |
| Public administration | 39.20% | 33.40% |
| Communications and utilities | 39.10% | 45.70% |
| Personal services | 19.60% | 4.30% |
| Agriculture and mining | 3.10% | 14.30% |
| Wholesale trade | -2.40% | 11.50% |
| Manufacturing, durable | -28.20% | 37.40% |
| Manufacturing, nondurable | -30.80% | 30.40% |
Source: EPI analysis of BLS Current Population Survey microdata
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