Majorities of adults see decline of union membership as bad for the U.S. and working people
The share of U.S. workers who belonged to a union in 2023 stood at 10%, down from 1983 when 20.1% of American workers were union members.
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Ted Van Green is a research analyst at Pew Research Center, where he focuses on public opinion about U.S. politics and policy. He has contributed to reports on political attitudes and partisanship, and has authored analyses examining views of COVID-19 economic relief, partisanship and COVID-19 and confidence in tech companies. Prior to joining the Center, Van Green received his bachelorโs degree from Ohio State University, with majors in political science and sports industry.
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