Figure A
A large share of workers do not have the union representation they want and need: Share of workers who are either covered by a union contract or would vote for a union in their workplace, and share of workers who are covered by a union contract, 1977 and 2017
| Share of workers either covered by a union contract or who would vote for a union | Share of workers covered by a union contract | |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 50.8% | 26.5% |
| 2017 | 54.2% | 11.9% |
Source: Author’s analysis of Thomas A. Kochan et al., “Worker Voice in America: Is There a Gap Between What Workers Expect and What They Experience?” ILR Review 72, no. 1 (2019), and Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey public data series
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