Labor unions in the U.S.

Statistics report on labor unions in the United States

Labor unions in the U.S.

This report provides statistics on labor unions in the United States. It starts with an overview  of union membership, and expands on membership across different demographics and industries. Additionally, it provides data on the wages and benefits union members received compared to their nonunion counterparts. The report is rounded out with data on strikes and work stoppages, as well as public opinion as it relates to labor unions.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Labor union density in the G7 countries and OECD from 1960 to 2020
  • Basic Statistic U.S. labor union members 2000-2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. union membership rate of employees 1983-2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. union membership rate 2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union affiliation 2023, by industry
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union affiliation 2023, by occupation

Demographics

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership 2023, by age
  • Premium Statistic U.S. number of union members 1983-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate 1983-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic U.S. number of union members 2000-2023, by race
  • Premium Statistic U.S. rate of union membership 2000-2023, by race

Industries

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate in the public sector 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate in the mining, quarrying, and gas industry 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate in the manufacturing industry 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate in the professional services industry 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate in the educational services industry 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate in the healthcare and social assistance industry 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. union membership rate in the leisure and hospitality industry 2000-2023

Wages and benefits

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. unions median weekly earnings 2012-2023, by union affiliation
  • Basic Statistic U.S. employer costs for private industry worker compensation 2024, by union status
  • Premium Statistic U.S. unions median weekly earnings 2023, by union affiliation and age
  • Basic Statistic U.S. median weekly earnings 2000-2023, by union membership and race
  • Basic Statistic U.S. median weekly earnings 2000-2023, by union membership and gender
  • Basic Statistic U.S. private industry compensation cost share 2024, by union status & component
  • Basic Statistic U.S. employer costs for employee benefits 2024, by union status
  • Premium Statistic U.S. workers with access to paid leave 2023, by union membership

National Labor Relations Board and elections

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. NLRB annual budget FY 2010- FY 2025
  • Basic Statistic U.S. petitions filed for union election 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. labor union election outcomes 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. share of NLRB elections won by unions 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. share of NLRB elections won by unions 2022, by industry

Strikes and work stoppages

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. worker strike days 2023, by worker demand
  • Premium Statistic U.S. workers on strike 2023, by month
  • Premium Statistic U.S. workers on strike 2023, by industry
  • Premium Statistic U.S. number of work stoppages 1947-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. share of work stoppages due to strike action 2023, by industry
  • Basic Statistic U.S. largest worker strikes in history as of 2024, by number of workers

Public opinion

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults approval of labor unions U.S. 2001-2024
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults reasons for joining a labor union 2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on the favorability of labor unions 2024, by industry
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on the favorability of labor unions 2024, by party
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on the strength of unions now versus ten years ago 2024
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on the strength of unions in the future 2024
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on the strength of unions in the future 2024, by party
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