"Record Low Union Membership Rates in the US Despite Recent Gains"
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Despite a slight increase in union membership last year, only 10% of the U.S. workforce belongs to a union, marking the lowest percentage in Labor Department records dating back to 1983. The growth in union membership was driven by younger workers, while public sentiment towards unions remains high. However, labor organizing faces challenges due to opposition and weaknesses in labor law, despite broad public support for unions.
Topics:business#labor-and-employment#labor-organizing#labor-unions#public-sentiment#union-membership#us-workforce
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