Results using Freeman methodology, current union coverage data and current state favorability rankings of public sector labor laws
| States with current public sector labor laws unfavorable to collective bargaining | States with current public sector labor laws favorable to collective bargaining | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Private Sector Employment, in millions | 42.1 | 42.2 |
| Number of Private Sector Unionized Workers, in millions | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| Potential Loss of Private Sector Union Members, in millions | -0.7 | 0.0 |
Source: Authors’ analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata, 12 months ending April 2017.