US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Union coverage slightly increased last year even as White House tried to eliminate contracts for thousands of workersThe number of workers covered under union contracts increased to a 16-year high in 2025, despite ongoing attempts by the Trump administration to wipe out collective bargaining agreements for tens of thousands of federal workers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.About 16.5 million workers were covered by a union contract in 2025, up from 16 million in 2024 and the highest level since 2009. The increase stems from workers joining unions as members – 14.7 million US workers were union members in 2025, up from 14.2 million workers in 2024. Continue reading...
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