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Percentage of workforce that is a member of a union, 1979, and change in employment level, 1979–2017, by industry
| Industry | Percentage of workforce that is a member of a union, 1979 | Change in employment level |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and mining | 14.3 | 86 |
| Communications and utilities | 45.7 | 1093 |
| Construction | 33.5 | 4045 |
| Educational | 31.8 | 6044 |
| Entertainment and recreation | 8.8 | 8277 |
| FIRE, professional, and business | 6.3 | 19786 |
| Hospital | 17.1 | 3301 |
| Manufacturing, durable | 37.4 | -3883 |
| Manufacturing, nondurable | 30.4 | -2754 |
| Medical, except hospital | 10.5 | 7545 |
| Personal services | 4.3 | 451 |
| Public administration | 33.4 | 2073 |
| Retail trade | 11.8 | 5698 |
| Social services | 19.0 | 2094 |
| Transportation | 49.4 | 3007 |
| Wholesale trade | 11.5 | -88 |
Source: EPI analysis of BLS Current Population Survey microdata
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