Figure D-3
An attack on public-sector unions is an attack on women, teachers, and African Americans: Distribution of unionized state and local government workers
| Workforce | Percent of workforce | Rest of workforce |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Education workers | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| African Americans | 12.1% | 87.9% |
Source: Julia Wolfe and John Schmitt, A Profile of Union Workers in State and Local Government, Economic Policy Institute, June 2018.
Source: Julia Wolfe and John Schmitt, A Profile of Union Workers in State and Local Government, Economic Policy Institute, June 2018. EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata.
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