Figure E
Public approval of labor unions continues to trend above 60%: Share of poll respondents who say they approve of labor unions, 2004–2020
| Year | % Approve |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 59% |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2006 | 59 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 65 |
Source: Adapted from Megan Brenan, “At 65%, Approval of Labor Unions in U.S. Remains High,” Gallup website, September 3, 2020.
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