Ranked: Union Membership by Industry in America
274 sats \ 4 comments \ @TheMorningStar 8 Nov charts_and_numbers
Today, union membership stands at historic lows of 10%, a stark decline from the 33.5% peak seen in 1954.
Overall, 14.4 million workers in America are unionized, with the country ranking 27th across 31 OECD countries by union density based on the most recent figures. By contrast, five countries have over 50% of workers that are unionized, including Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden.
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42 sats \ 2 replies \ @denlillaapan 8 Nov
LOL, Had no idea unions was such a government-heavy thing. Would have guessed transportation or something
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @freetx 8 Nov
Not only do they get to join a union to squeeze more salary from taxpayers, but they vote en-bloc for the taxes and regulations that fund their lifestyle.
Its really mind-boggling when you consider it.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 8 Nov
Where are public school teachers? There is a national union, state unions and local unions for public school teachers.
Kamala prosecuted parents for truancy because absent students mean less money for teachers unions. Truly deplorable and disgusting and shameful behavior
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35 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 8 Nov
No wonder the government is so inefficient. Unions everywhere.
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